Durban: Logistics Supervisor (Inbound & Outbound Logistics) posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions

About the Role

As a Logistics Supervisor at Abantu Staffing Solutions, you will be responsible for overseeing the receipt of goods (inbound) and distribution of goods (outbound), ensuring that incoming raw materials are efficiently managed and supplied to production, and that customer orders are fulfilled timeously and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the logging and tracking of required documentation in relation to all applicable deliveries and receipts
• The safe loading and offloading placement of material on vehicles
• Ensure correct deliveries to customers
• Report any damages to stock immediately to management
• Identify and attend to bottlenecks and escalate to management
• Monitor and maintain the Quality Management System within the logistics department
• Ensure housekeeping and 5s is maintained within the Logistics department
• Oversee the correct packaging of all finished goods and raw materials
• Ensure customer satisfaction through professional and on time deliveries
• Communicate with customers and management about delivery times and special requests
• Escalate any short deliveries to customers and management immediately
• Responsible for the execution of monthly stock takes
• Analyse and interpret stock variance reports and highlight non-conformances
• Daily cycle counts analyse SOH report daily and report on variances
• Daily checks on truck/forklift/stacker inspection reports
• Check load tests for lifting equipment
• Track license expiry dates for all drivers of moving machinery including license renewals for trucks
• Ensure FIFO system is followed in Finished goods and Raw materials stores
• Ensure exceptions are cleared on SACO system weekly
• Ensure that employees hours approved are in line with actual hours worked
• Assist with the resolution of pay queries
• Ensure that daily reports are updated and displayed
• Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment
• Mentor and coach team to promote improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Assist to resolve grievances and disputes
• Identify opportunities for improvements

Requirements

• Grade 12 school leaving certificate
• National Diploma or relevant qualification in Inventory & Operations Management / Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Firm grasp/understanding of logistics activities and processes
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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