Logistics & Planning Manager (Manufacturing)

SUMMARY:
Logistics & Planning Manager (Manufacturing)

POSITION INFO:
Job Requirements:
- Minimum NQF 7: Operational management Or Logistics degree/diploma essential
- Knowledge of MS Project will be essential
- Previous experience in Planning & Logistics disciplines
- Min 10 years’ experience in a large manufacturing facility with managing high staff compliment


Skills Required
- Experience in Distribution, Logistics, Supplier Management, Transportation and Warehousing
- Develop and implement strategic plans for logistics operations
- Experience in managing teams, innovative and a problem solver, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task effectively and be deadline-driven
- Good planning and organizing skills with the ability to work under pressure, independently, and long hours when needed
- Ensure all dispatch targets and deadlines are met
- Analyse logistics trends, market conditions and customer requirements to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Co-ordinate and manage the transportation and warehousing of goods and materials.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and third-party logistics providers.
- Effective communication with external contractors regarding truck availability, scheduling, and requirements on a daily,
weekly, and monthly basis.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective and reliable logistics services.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to transportation, safety, and environmental
regulations.
- Implement best practices and new technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- De-bottlenecking of dispatch thus ensuring maximum output from production and eliminating stoppages due to dispatch full.
- Reduction in Paper stock keeping and continuous reduction of old paper stock.
- Managing of finished goods across all locations, to ensure no stock loss through effective and efficient stock counts.
- Managing of floor space and half pallets within the finished goods area.
- Managing of slow-moving stock and investigating and reporting any irregular stock movements.