Logistics Manager

December 4, 2023 ajiraforum JOB

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Permanent Senior position
Midrand, Gauteng
Undisclosed cost to company

Job Refference 2369180

About the Position

VACANCY ADVICE
LOGISTICS MANAGER
PURPOSE
Manages and executes the overall direction and coordination of all transportation matters within the Organisation, by ensuring that haulage and transport of raw and finished products arrive at their destinations safely, on time and in the most cost-effective way, whilst meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
RELEVANT QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Management / Relevant Degree in Commerce
EXPERIENCE
Min of 6 years post graduate working experience in Cement or similar Manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of MS Office, SAP / ERP Systems
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages end-to-end trucking operations, which include, amongst others, the loading and offloading of raw materials, finished products (bagged or bulk), packaging and pallets.
Continuously liaises with Sales Team to ensure that current and future market needs are met.
Liaises with factory daily to determine raw material stock levels, in order to ensure that correct trucking requirements are met.
Manages the offloading of raw materials from vessel to truck, from harbour to factory site within the allotted timeframe, whilst ensuring that trucks are constantly running at maximum capacity, 24/7 for the duration of ship discharge.
Regularly travels Inter-provincially, in order to meet with Transporters, Suppliers, Customers, as well as for purposes of inspecting the factory, sidings and roads.
Sources, negotiates and liaises with Suppliers, regarding contracting, on-time delivery, cost savings, quantity and quality.
Establishes and maintains lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with Customers, Suppliers and Transporters.
Assists with insurance claims for damages to Company property caused by Transporters
Ensures that agreed Service Level Agreements are met.
Handles internal and external queries and resolves any discrepancies timeously.
Receives proof of delivery notes, checks and approves payment of invoices.
Reconciles Transporter accounts monthly.
Provides a professional service that promotes and enhances own function, Company Brand and delivery.
Monitors vehicle tracking.
Prepare and deliver detailed monthly, quarterly and annual reports as per set standards and requirements, legislation and regulations.
Prepares and presents trucking operations, costs and outcomes to Senior Management.