Logistics Manager

Reference: Dur000550-Kerry-2

Our client, a national food manufacturer requires a Logistics Manager at its Durban manufacturing plant. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the on-time-in-full (OTIF) replenishment of it's perishable finished product range to its industrial customers, nationally and cross-border. Other responsibilities Include: management of stock levels across national sites whilst ensuring the product maintains its integrity; management of cross dock movements from DBN to JHB and management of stock of other key ingredients to national depots. Reporting to National Logistics Manager. Duties & Responsibilities Key Functions

• Manage supply and safety stock levels to nationwide customer base
• Manage product POD/Invoice devices
• Maintain weekly product delivery schedules for 3 main national sites.
• Manage the 3rd Party transportation contract, together with the National Logistics Manager – inclusive of fleet and people related operations
• Track turnaround times and utilization of internal product fleet
• Plan key customer production based on Business Unit weekly requirements
• Manage the bulk dispatch of product to depots
• Management of the Durban Cold Room
• Assist with weekly SOPs planning in conjunction with the National Logistics Manager
• Compile and manage feedback on internal complaints systems
• Manage the supply and safety stock of unblended product to JHB and CPT
• Manage the distribution of intermediate bulk product to JHB in accordance with Ops Business Unit requirements.
• Manage Consumer product range with the Business Units' and depot teams – inclusive of cross border deliveries.
• Reporting on weekly reconciliations, delivery and route costs.
• Manage actual vs. budget relating to product cross docking and depot replenishment deliverables
• Management of pallet procurement and usage for production and national rotation
• Manage the implementation of Food Safety and ISO polices and requirements

 
Key Requirements

• Min grade 12 certificate, with a relevant tertiary qualification e.g. BCom or BSc degree preferred
• Post grad qualification - will be an advantage
• 5+ years’ people management experience in an FMCG environment with relevant Quality, Food Safety and Safety Systems interface preferred
• Knowledge of cold chain supply preferred
• The position will require national travel