| Date | 2024-11-24 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Logistics Specialist – Beverage Industry |
| Employer | Hire Resolve More Information |
| Salary | 0 |
| Category | Clearing And Forwarding |
| Location |
Western Cape / Cape Town |
Job Summary
Hire Resolves client in the Beverage Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Logistics Specialist to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Responsibilities:
- Focus on data and cost reduction within operations.
- Analyze local supply chain costs, supporting the local logistics team in implementing cost-saving initiatives
- Work on the inbound container network and improve Port Direct Container % for CPT, PE, and DBN by a minimum of 5% for these ports of entry based on the current base container volume
- Manage reports and reconcile all stock aging
- Cost analysis on material movements
- Reduction in DEM/DET cost for all shipments and imports
- Act as a stand-in for the Logistics Coordinator & Logistics Manager functions
- Supply Logistics and Demand Planning with IBT
- Evaluation of costs, rate cards, and rate increases in support of rate negotiations with 3PLs
- Ensure payments are made and processed in full and on time
- Assist with ME recon and visibility
- Handle all insurance claims related to product damage with applicable Head Office staff.
- Actively partake in any sustainability projects as required by business.
- Risk mitigation: ensuring all VISIT LOAs are maintained and applied to avert penalty fees
Requirements:
- A tertiary qualification in either Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Industrial Engineering that supports supply chain functions
- Competent in business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau, or other software used for managing data and creating visualizations for decision-making
- Computer literacy (MS Office) & SAP are non-negotiable
- SAPICS qualification would be advantageous
- Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment
- Handling high volumes and requests in a pressurized environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Customer-oriented focus and good at relationship-building
- Ability to communicate and present at senior management level
- The ability to function independently, in a team, and under pressure
- Accuracy, innovation, and results-driven focus with attention to detail are paramount.
- 3PL/logistics/supply chain experience as well as an understanding of warehousing and distribution practices would be advantageous.
Benefits:
- Training & Development
- Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)
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Salary:
negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Rebecca Grylls, Ashley Feldtmann, or Brittney Basson at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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