Logistics Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, part of a large listed Manufacturing Group, currently seeks your logistics experience to plan, control, lead and manage the full Plant Logistics function.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or B.Tech in Supply Chain Management/Logistics.
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in Supply Chain in the Automotive Industry.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Managerial role/function within Automotive Industry.

• Logistics Strategy:
  • Assist with the development of the Logistics Strategic Plan (Supply Chain) and ensure implementation.
  • Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Logistics function and teams.
• Logistics Planning:
  • Plan raw materials requirements on a current and forecasted basis to meet production demands.
  • Manage Item Master Data in order to optimise stock holding.
• Logistics Management:
  • Manage logistics operations.
  • Monitor engineering changes and plan run-in and run-out programmes.
  • Manage raw materials and finished product stocks.
  • Process and control logistics documentation.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Benchmark and implement logistics processes against Best Practices.
  • Identify opportunities for process/systems improvements.
  • Participate in productivity improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Reporting:
  • Analyse and interpret logistics reports and statistical data.
• SHE:
  • Conduct continuous risk assessments.
  • Identify & address workplace hazards, risks and critical safety issues.
  • Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on or with plant machines, vehicles and equipment.
• Quality Management
  • Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems.
• Financial Management:
  • Provide input into the budget process.
  • Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.).
  • Initiate requests for Capex/disposal/transfers, if required.
  • Participate in the audit process.
  • Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets).
  • Promote good Corporate Governance.
• Customer / Supplier Relations:
  • Manage relationships with internal/external customers.
  • Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations.
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers (transport, etc.).
  • Conduct supplier audits (with Procurement).
  • Notify supplier of non-conformances and initiate corrective actions.
• Staff Management:
  • Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget.
  • Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.
  • Achieve targets for the department.
  • Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility.
  • Plan, organise and monitor work in own area of responsibility.
  • Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning.
  • Determine the training needs.
  • Conduct performance reviews and manage sub-standard performance.

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