Logistics Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Our client, a large, well-established national manufacturing company, with a JSE listed Head Office, seeks your logistics experience to oversee and receipt goods (inbound) and distribution of goods (outbound). 
Ensure that incoming raw materials are efficiently managed and supplied to production and that customer orders are being fulfilled timeously and efficiently.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Inventory and Operations Management.
• At least 5 years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of logistics activities and processes.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) experience.

• Despatch and Raw Materials Stores:
  • Oversee the logging and tracking of required documentation.
  • Load and offload placement of material on vehicles.
  • Ensure correct deliveries to customers.
  • Report any damages to stock immediately to management.
  • Identify and attend to bottlenecks and escalate to management.
  • Monitor and maintain the Quality Management System within the Logistics department.
  • Ensure housekeeping and 5’s is maintained.
  • Oversee the correct packaging of all finished goods and raw materials.
• Customer Satisfaction:
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through professional and on time deliveries.
  • Communicate with customers and management about delivery times and special requests.
• Stock Takes and Cycle Counts:
  • Responsible for the execution of monthly stock takes.
  • Analyse and interpret stock variance reports and highlight non-conformances.
  • Daily cycle counts – analyse stock on hand and report daily.
• Moving Machinery:
  • Daily checks on truck/forklift/stacker inspection reports.
  • Check load tests for lifting equipment.
  • Track license expiry dates for all drivers of moving machinery and trucks.
• FIFO System:
  • Ensure FIFO system is followed in Finished Goods and Raw Materials stores.
• Administration:
  • Ensure exceptions are cleared on system weekly.
  • Assist with the resolution of pay queries.
  • Ensure that daily reports are updated and displayed.
• Staff Management:
  • Mentor and coach team to promote improved performance levels.
  • Assist to resolve grievances and disputes.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for improvements.