Logistics Operations Co-Ordinator

SUMMARY:
New role is available for a Logistics Operations Co-Ordinator for our client in the Automotive Industry, based in Kariega Eastern Cape.

POSITION INFO:
To facilitate the achievement of the Department’s Financial, OHSE, Quality, Sustainability and Productivity targets through the implementation of appropriate KPIs and related analysis tools and processes, as well as the control and measurement of the Logistics Service Provider (LSP) and other company departments’ performance.

Possible Tasks Within This Role

• Facilitate the coordination of logistics activities between various company departments and external Logistics Service Providers (LSPs).
• Support production by investigating any logistics supply issues and LSP-related concerns.
• Monitor LSP personnel to ensure effective use of the company’s systems, including SAP.
• Establish and implement KPIs, checks, and controls to ensure that LSPs adhere to company-prescribed procedures and requirements.
• Monitor and measure main logistics processes (KPIs) and ensure that agreed targets, trends, and deadlines are maintained at acceptable levels.
• Monitor and measure inventory control processes (KPIs) to ensure targets, trends, and deadlines are met, enabling effective control of stock adjustments.
• Investigate and review financial accounts in SAP on a weekly basis and present reports to Logistics Management and Finance Management.
• Support and chair Gemba sessions and other LSP performance management meetings.
• Monitor and measure Just-in-Time (JIT) supply processes and investigate any supply-related issues.

Qualification Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Logistics.

Experience Needed

• Minimum of 3 years’ logistics operations experience within an automotive environment.
• Experience within the company’s Production & Logistics Operations environment will be an added advantage.

Essentials

• Knowledge of the company’s process control and quality management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills up to management level, both verbal and written.
• Ability to improve existing procedures and processes.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse and inventory management.
• Comprehensive understanding of JIT supply processes.
• Good understanding of OHSE requirements and standards.