Durban: Logistics Supervisor posted by Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Inventory and Operations Management.
• At least 5 years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment.
• Firm grasp / understanding of logistics activities and processes.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) experience.

Key Performance Areas:
Report to the Logistics Manager:

• Despatch and Raw Materials Stores:
  • Oversee the logging and tracking of required documentation.
  • Load and offload 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 5’s is maintained.
  • Oversee the correct packaging of all finished goods and raw materials.
• Customer Satisfaction:
  • 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.
• Stock Takes and Cycle Counts:
  • Responsible for the execution of monthly stock takes.
  • Analyse and interpret stock variance reports and highlight non-conformances.
  • Daily cycle counts – analyse report daily and report on variances.
• Moving Machinery:
  • 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.
• FIFO System:
  • Ensure FIFO system is followed in Finished Goods and Raw Materials stores.
• Administration:
  • Ensure exceptions are cleared on system weekly.
  • Assist with the resolution of pay queries.
  • Ensure that daily reports are updated and displayed.
• Staff Management:
  • Mentor and coach team to promote improved performance levels.
  • Assist to resolve grievances and disputes.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for improvements.