Sandton: Group Logistics Manager posted by Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve’s client, a reputable mining company in Gauteng, is looking for a skilled and experienced Group Logistics Manager to join their mining team.

Requirements:

• Relevant Logistics qualification e.g. Transport Management Degree/diploma
• 15 Years experience in Logistics, including 5 years in a senior management position
• Knowledge of legal requirements for transport of goods.
• Experience in a Mining environment where yellow equipment and specialized vehicles were used is required, as well as port experience not negotiable
• Experience in dealing with road, rail and sea transport.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a group-wide strategic focus on all Logistics matters, including external functions and
  stakeholders where possible.
• Development and implementation of an effective Logistics strategy for the organisation.
• Conduct short- and long-term planning, utilising risk management assessments and making
  independent decisions concerning procedures based on an understanding of the organisation’s
  dynamics.
• Ensure that costs are contained while maintaining high levels of impact and performance across
  the function.
• Accountable for financial performance (measurement budget / tender vs. actual).
• Ensure and initiate steps to protect the companys assets.
• Lead the development and maintenance of relationships with internal stakeholders by being the first point of contact for queries and needs, relating delivery requirements
• Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations on the delivery of logistic services by providing effective, open, swift communication and issue resolution.
• Use queries/ complaints to understand logistical problems, gather appropriate information, establish root causes and seek and propose solutions.
• Conduct regular visits to ensure smooth operations across the value chain.
• Lead and direct all staff within the function as well as any relevant stakeholders on projects and initiative.
• Ensure the creation of an environment where staff are developed, engaged and successfully retained.
• Ensure adherence to relevant compliance regulations and legislation i.e occupational health, safety and environmental compliance 
• Ensure adherence to procedures pertaining to Loading and offloading procedures and Safety and security standards.
• Issuing new directives and changed procedures to ensure operational and process efficiencies and control are maintained.
   

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to *****@*****.co.za or visit our website: www.********.co.za;

You are also welcome to contact Tarina Barnard, Janoke Booysen, Menina Campher, Stefnie Bestbier and Eliska Heuer on LinkedIn.

www.********.co.za;