SUMMARY:
Logistics and Distribution Manager
POSITION INFO:
Our client, a dynamic and leading agricultural company is currently looking for a Logistics and Distribution Manager to join their team.
Duites and Responsiblities ;
The Logistics and Distribution Manager is responsible for the effective coordination and planning of the Logistics department according to the daily production- and order schedule. The optimization of loads, routes, and personnel are essential to the success of this position whilst keeping up with the production and order demands.
* Daily planning and scheduling of QPro Bethlehem fleet according to orders as well as plant and product availability
* Scheduling drivers and fleet in advance to optimize loads, routes, and personnel productivity.
* Working with the production department to ensure orders get out in time.
* Improve the efficiency of the fleet by optimal load scheduling.
* Drive down cost by ensuring proper maintenance of the fleet and by keeping a record of fleet efficiency, fuel consumption per vehicle.
* Communicate with internal drivers as well as external contractors to ensure the timeous delivery of feed.
* Ongoing communication with departments within the business, personnel, marketers, clients, drivers, and contractors to give feedback with regards to deliveries.
KEY SKILLS
* People management.
* Problem-solving.
* Communication.
* Planning and scheduling.
* Strong analytical ability.
* MS Office Package with a strong focus on Excel.
* Strong customer focus.
* Ability to work under pressure.
QUALIFICTIONS
* Minimum of 6 years logistic management experience within the FMCG environment.
* A tertiary qualification in logistics or supply chain management would be preferable.
* Persuasive communication.<
* MS Office Package with a strong focus on Excel.
* Strong customer focus.
* Ability to work under pressure.
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