Logistics Manager
Posted on 2025-03-08
Employer | Abantu Staffing Solutions |
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Salary | 0 |
Category | Professions |
Location | Kwazulu Natal / Durban |
Job Summary
Overview:
To manage the Logistics function to achieve company objectives
Minimum
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Completed Diploma (NQF 6) or Degree (NQF 7) in either Technical or Commercial disciplines
- Experience within a similar role
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Management
Responsibilities:
SHEQ:
- SHE:
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- Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
- Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
- Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
- Address workplace hazards and risks
- Apply safety, health and environmental practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
- Quality Management System:
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- Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems
- Improve employees` awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives
- Notify the Quality Department of any quality non-conformances which may lead to Customer complaints (Stock damage, packaging, etc.)
- Policies and Procedures:
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- Initiate and approve Logistics Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
Finance:
- Financial Management
- Provide input into the budget process
- Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
- Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
- Participate in the Audit process
- Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
- Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Promote good Corporate Governance
Customer:
- Customer Relations:
- Manage relationships with internal/external customers
- Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations
- Supplier Relations:
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- Manage relationships with key suppliers (Transport, etc.)
- Conduct Supplier audits (with Procurement)
- Notify the Supplier of non-conformances and initiate corrective actions
Process:
- Logistics Strategy:
- Assist with the development of the Logistics Strategic Plan (Supply Chain) and ensure implementation
- Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Logistics Function and Teams
- Logistics Planning:
- Plan Raw Materials requirements on a current and forecasted basis to meet production demands
- Manage Item Master Data (Order Multiples, Planning Periods, Lead Times, etc.) in order to optimise stock holding
- Logistics Management:
- Manage Logistics operations
- Obtain customer release
- Calculate material requirements based on future demand
- Create Production Plan
- Load Production orders into the system
- Control internal transportation
- Ensure Outbound logistics is controlled and customer requirements are dispatched on time
- Develop/activate the MRP system
- Optimise the use of the delivery vehicles by ensuring On time in full (OTIF)
- Monitor Engineering changes and plan run-in and run-out programmes
- Manage Raw Materials and Finished Product stocks
- Process and control Logistics documentation
- Continuous Improvement:
- Benchmark Logistics processes against Best Practices
- Keep up to date with the latest trends/developments in Logistics Management and adopt Best Practices
- Identify opportunities for process/systems improvements
- Implement Best Business Practices and Principles
- Participate in productivity improvement initiatives with suppliers
- Reporting:
- Analyse and interpret Logistics Reports and statistical data
People:
- People Management:
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
- Manage labour stability and complement in line with the budget
- Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity-related processes
- Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
- Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
- Plan, organise and monitor work in own area of responsibility
- Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning
- Determine the training needs of the Department
- Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
- Ensure discipline is maintained in the department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Essential Competencies:
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Operating computer systems
- Apply strategic road transport management principles
- Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Management
- Quality (ISO)
Logistics Manager position available in Kwazulu-Natal, Durban. This job position was posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-03-08 at 13:16:49 in the Professions category
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