Centurion: Inbound Logistics Scheduling and Execution posted by Edgexec (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

As a Logistics Manager (SKD) at Edgexec (Pty) Ltd, you will be responsible for overseeing the full inbound logistics process for semi knock-down materials into our plant from scheduling and coordinating deliveries through to quality checks, inventory visibility, and final line performance. This role is ideal for a hands-on logistics professional who is comfortable balancing suppliers, systems, quality metrics, and tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the scheduling of inbound material deliveries in coordination with suppliers and transporters.
• Align delivery schedules with production planning, demand forecasts, and plant capacity.
• Manage ESO and inbound logistics risks to prevent disruptions to production.
• Coordinate timely unloading, inspection, quality checks, and system entry of inbound goods.
• Oversee the rebate store, ensuring accurate documentation, usage control, and regulatory compliance.
• Enforce compliance with audit, rebate policy, and plant guidelines in collaboration with finance, procurement, and audit teams.
• Track R/1000 performance for inbound parts and lead root cause analysis with IO and quality teams.
• Implement countermeasures and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce supplier-related quality issues.
• Lead quality assurance for inbound materials and manage final line inspections to prevent defective parts entering assembly.
• Oversee special conversion suppliers and fitment centres, ensuring modified/customised components meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Forecast plant material requirements based on sales forecasts and production plans, working closely with P&A and procurement.
• Maintain strong inventory visibility and control, avoiding shortages and overstocking.
• Supervise logistics and quality personnel across inbound and miscellaneous components.
• Develop and share dashboards and reports on delivery adherence, lot mismatches, R/1000, quality checks, and supplier performance.
• Manage internal logistics systems (e.g. Autocart) and multiple supplier platforms.
• Sign off on supplier invoices and support financial control processes.
• Support the Customer Service and Technical teams with escalated logistics and quality matters.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid experience in inbound logistics, materials planning, or supply chain management, ideally in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of supplier management, quality assurance, and plant logistics processes.
• Proven experience working with logistics/warehouse systems and supplier platforms; comfortable using data and dashboards to drive decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ESO, stock accuracy, and inventory risk in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Experience in root cause analysis, problem solving, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Confident stakeholder manager who can partner with production, quality, finance, procurement, and external suppliers.
• People leadership experience, with the ability to supervise and develop logistics and quality teams.
• High attention to detail, strong numeracy, and the ability to interpret and act on performance metrics such as R/1000 and delivery adherence.
• Resilience and composure under pressure, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned in the original job description.