Durban: Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

Posted on 2025-04-09

Category	Transport Logistics Warehouse
Location	eThekwini / Durban

Job Summary

Overview Our Client in the Automotive industry is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and planning production requirements based on customer demands and order priorities, forecasting and controlling raw material requirements and procurement. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / Matric Relevant Logistics Management/Supply Chain Qualification 5 years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment Job Responsibilities Customers Receive customer demand and verify accuracy weekly. Analyse and understand changes from the previous release. Discuss and agree on release changes with customers, considering supplier lead time and transport. Ensure on-time in full deliveries to customers. Suppliers Plan raw material/component requirements based on demand. Issue Raw Material / Component forecasts to suppliers weekly, monthly, and yearly. Ensure on-time in full deliveries of raw materials. Track all shipments to ensure on-time ETA’s. Administer supplier purchase orders, including prices. Assist with supplier scorecards. Stores Coordinate and monitor the receiving of goods and raw materials into Fixed Stock Locations and dispatch of finished goods from finished goods location. Maintain required inventory and finished goods stock levels. Ensure the inventory control method of FIFO is adhered to. Quality Management System Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems. Notify the quality department of any quality non-conformances that may lead to Customer complaints Improve employees’ awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives. Stock Handling Ensure correct stock handling. Move, pack, and maintain stock in the warehouse. Issuing Receive Stores Requisitions and coordinate issuing. Assist with processing of rejects on the system. Assist with Production planning and Data control. Stock takes Co-ordinate stock count based on Stock Take procedure. Manage the integrity of the count. Check stock condition during the count. Investigate Variances. Finished goods Ensure maintenance of required finished good stock levels. Follow up on any outstanding POD’s Continuous Improvement Support simplification and standardization of processes to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies. Head team to develop, articulate and maintain logistic process documentation. Implement quality and customer service standards, resolve problems and identify warehouse system improvements. Develop and initiate monthly reports to track departmental objectives. Reduce Cost and waste Manage all inventory to optimal levels. Manage Net Working Capital People Management Ensure an enabling climate/culture. Ensure a safe, secure, and legal working environment. Manage individual, team, and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives. Determine the training needs of the Department. Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels Ensure discipline is maintained in the department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) Resolve grievances and disputes SHE 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.

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