Logistics Manager

Unique Personnel boasts over 50 years (established in 1970) of personnel and staffing experience, so it's not surprising that even though our main focus has been providing on South African Staffing Solutions, we now recruit internationally for over 5000 clients Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager

Key Areas of Responsibility:

ADMINISTRATION:

Ensuring that an effective administration, communication and reporting system is established and maintained.

WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS (INTERNAL):

Ensuring that efficient work methods, procedures, systems and standards are established and maintained. 

Ensuring that the company’s professional image is maintained in terms of general housekeeping and premises presentation.

INVENTORY (STOCK) CONTROL:

Ensuring that adequate facilities exist for optimum storage and warehouse throughput. 

Ensuring that an effective inventory control measures are in place including preservation and security of stock.

Ensure stock takes are performed regularly, and full stock takes twice a year.

OPERATIONAL BUDGETS:

Compiling and managing operational budgets.

MOVEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION (EXTERNAL): 

Ensuring that an effective distribution system is established and maintained.

MANAGING AND CONTROLLING OF STAFF:

Determining the most effective use of resources including human resources. 

Ensuring that staff are properly supervised and that they maintain high standards of performance and ethical behaviour. 

Ensuring that staff are trained and developed to their full potential and retained for future career prospects. 

Achieving the aims and objectives of the company’s employment equity plan.

INBOUND AND OUTBOUND LOGISTICS: 

Monitor local and export shipping activities. 

Coordinate the movement of goods from the organisation to the customers and branch network. 

Monitor shipments from dispatch through to final delivery. 

Track shipping schedules and proactively manage delays or disruptions.

Ensure that all relevant shipping and logistics documentation is accurate and available.

Coordinate import and export activities where applicable. 

Control freight costs and identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency and reduce costs.

COMPLIANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: 

Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, regulations, company policies and industry requirements relating supply chain activities. 

Maintain accurate and complete records for all transactions related to logistics.

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of logistics data and documentation. 

Maintain effective administrative processes and controls within the logistic function. 

Ensure that all logistics documents and related records are properly maintained and reconciled.

Support internal and external audits where required.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications:

Min grade 12 or equivalent. 

Logistics or warehouse management qualification. 

At least 5 years’ experience in technical product logistics management. 

Valid driver's licence.

Specific Knowledge Required:

Well-developed knowledge of logistics and warehouse management. 

Sound computer knowledge and experience 

Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting. 

Sound knowledge and understanding of safety legislation 

Sound knowledge and understanding of labour legislation 

Experience leading to an in-depth understanding of the company’s strategic objectives and goals.

Experience leading to an in-depth understanding of the DSS, SERPIC and option 3 systems 

Experience in recruitment and selection of staff. 

Experience with import/export processes and documentation

Specific Job Skills Required:

Numeric skills – ability to count and do basic calculations/reports 

Good communication skills English / Afrikaans language written and verbal.

Ability to work efficiently without errors when under pressure.

Behavioural Attributes:

Well organised, self-motivated and results orientated. 

Ability to demonstrate stress tolerance by accomplishing assigned goals and meeting strict deadlines.