Logistics Manager

SUMMARY:
Logistics Manager  

Location: Cape Town, Durbanville 

With over 40 years of industry leadership, this group has established itself as a trusted partner across Sub-Saharan Africa. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a results-driven and experienced Logistics Manager to oversee the end-to-end physical product flows and ensure seamless supply chain operations.

POSITION INFO:
Key Focus Areas:

• In-Bound Management:

• • Track inbound shipments from load ports to destination ports.

• • Manage land-side clearances at destination ports.

• Out-Bound Management:

• • Align SAP documentation with sales offers, including invoice accuracy and prompt delivery.

• • Provide customers with tracking and manage the flow of products from warehouse to customers.

• • Track key performance metrics, such as port-to-warehouse days, warehouse days, and truck transit times.

• • Oversee documentation, trucking vendors, and border crossings.

• • Verify delivery dates against sales promises and manage warehouse clearances.

• Warehousing:

• • Ensure quality, health, and safety standards are adhere to and maintained.

• • Maintain product integrity, aesthetics, and security.

• • Oversee batch management processes.

• Strategic Supply Chain Reporting:

• • Prepare and analyze various supply chain reports to drive efficiency and performance improvements.

• Marketing and Strategy:

• • Conduct supply chain landscape analysis.

• • Develop and implement competitive logistics strategies tailored to the South African market.

• Experience: 6–12 years in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, with a thorough understanding of the function.

• Industry Experience & Knowledge: Working experience in the distribution/trading sector will be advantageous.

• Soft Skills & Competencies:

• • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Adaptability to work across diverse cultures and markets
  • Strategic thinker with a customer-focused approach.