Logistics Manager, Procurement & Logistics, Vanderbijlpark (M2)
Position summary
About our company
Introduction
Job description
- Incumbent will be responsible for the following functional areas:
- Manage and overseeing Inbound and outbound Logistic flows focusing on the execution of logistical flows as per design plans and intervening directly at operational level when delays arise
- Set strategic objectives for Group Logistics in line with the company’s overall business strategy and which spans a one to five-year timeline
- Play a key role in planning and implementing improvements to internal or external logistics systems and processes
- Plan, design and implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements
- Manage strategic relationships, including Service Level Agreements, with key Logistic Service Providers, Business Units, Joint Venture Partners and Special Interest Groups
- Manage Performance Measurement and reporting for Group Logistics.
- Reducing Group Logistics Total Cost of Ownership through the successful execution of cost optimization projects
- Develop the technical and financial competencies of the team.
- Ensure resources and systems are adequately enhanced and utilized.
- Ensure best quality service delivery and managing customer relationships within the organization and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with all Human Resources Policies, Processes and Procedures, including Employment Equity and Succession Planning
- SHE within Group Logistics
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
- An applicable postgraduate qualification (NQF 7/8 or NQF 8/10 with extensive management experience in transport and logistics related activities
- Knowledge and acquired skills regarding Microsoft Office packages, specially Excel
- Knowledge and experience within the Power BI environment will be an advantage
- An qualification in transport economics will be an advantage
Experience
· At least 8 years’ experience in transport and logistics environment, including 3 years at a senior management position
· Strategic leadership ability including strategy formulation and the implementation of strategic objectives spanning a 3 to 5 year timeline
· Financial management experience within the Logistical environment
· Knowledge and experience within a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment
· Knowledge of the structure and processes of transport related State Enterprises including rail and port operations
Personal attributes
- Strategic leadership ability
- A dynamic, self-motivated individual with the ability to focus on detail.
- An ability to think strategically and to integrate concepts
- An ability to execute projects efficiently and timeously
- An effective communicator, negotiator and leader in a business and operational environment.
- An ability to work under pressure and tight timelines
