Cape Town City Centre: Logistics Manager

About the Role

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for overseeing all transportation activities, managing company-owned tankers, and coordinating with third-party transport providers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries of bulk cement and finished goods. This role requires a strong understanding of logistics principles, inventory management, and warehousing practices, as well as excellent planning, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of bulk cement from the port to warehouse locations.
• Manage company-owned tankers and liaise with third-party transport providers for deliveries and collections.
• Schedule and monitor the dispatch of cement and finished goods (bricks and blocks) to customers and internal sites.
• Ensure all transportation activities comply with safety, legal, and company standards.
• Oversee inventory levels at all cement storage locations and maintain accurate stock records.
• Plan and monitor debagging and tanker loading activities at the dedicated station.
• Follow FIFO system on all products.
• Ensure empty pallet processes are followed and maintained.
• Ensure pallet returns records are captured and maintained.
• Ensure efficient storage and retrieval systems across all warehouse sites.
• Develop daily/weekly logistics plans aligned with production and sales schedules.
• Track KPIs for delivery performance, inventory turnover, transport costs, etc.
• Generate regular reports for management on logistics performance and suggest process improvements.
• Negotiate terms and service levels with transporters and logistics vendors.
• Monitor transporter performance and ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Resolve any delivery or transport-related disputes or delays.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5 years) in logistics, transport coordination, or warehouse management.
• Knowledge of bulk cement handling and experience with tanker logistics is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and warehousing principles.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software, Microsoft Excel, and report generation.
• Valid driver’s license and familiarity with Cape Town routes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in the construction materials or cement industry.
• Exposure to fleet management systems and transport compliance procedures.

Salary & Benefits

No information available.