Logistics Manager

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity now exists in the Automotive industry for a Logistics Manager looking for a challenging role.

POSITION INFO:

As the Logistics Manager you will be responsible for all distribution, inventory and planning activities for the businesses 2 plants based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Client Details

Our client is a global automotive parts manufacturing company with over 1,300 employees across South Africa. Their head office is based in Pretoria where they operate 2 major plants.

Description

As the Logistics Manager you will be based in Rosslyn, Pretoria and report into the Production Manager. You will be responsible for providing the strategy for all Logistical activities within the business. You will also be managing a team with a total staff compliment of 70 people spread across Planning, Logistics, Warehouse, Inventory and Procurement.

You will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Organise Rosslyn''s logistical activities and workforce. Train, motivate, coach and lead employees.
• Control performance results.
• Lead the logistics operations in Rosslyn to ensure optimum logistic performance with the highest customer satisfaction.
• Implement guidelines and procedures to ensure uniform operations in all logistical areas.
• Identify key performance indicators and introduce methods to monitor and improve short comings.
• Ensure optimum logistical performance
• Ensure the highest customer satisfaction
• Compile, implement and maintain procedures to ensure uniform operations
• Identify, introduce and monitor key performance indicators
• Report the status of the Logistics Department to the directorate
• Compile the financial and capex budgets for Logistics. Manage and monitor expenses against these budgets
• Propose reward for merit and discipline for in-efficiency

Profile

To be shortlisted for the Logistics Manager position please ensure you meet the following minimum criteria:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain related field (Diploma with sufficient will be accepted as second prize.
• 8 - 10 year''s experience
• Automotive Industry or Manufacturing Industry
• Meticulous Individual and Hands on person
• Must be extremely good with Excel

Job Offer

The candidate will receive a competitive market related salary including benefits such as medical aid, pension fund.

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