Logistics Specialist

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

RPO Recruitment's client in the Beverage Manufacturing industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Logistics Specialist to join their team in the Western Cape.


Responsibilities:

  • Work on inbound container network and improve Port Direct Container % for CPT, PE and DBN by a minimum of 5% for these ports of entry based on current base container volume.
  • Project member to improve inbound container visibility to reduce cost of container storage and reduce lead time / GRV time.
  • Inform Supply and Demand planner on all direct movements to align on product planning (IBT's).
  • Assist in management of 3PL service providers and other vendors such as courier 3PL and clearing agent.
  • Manage report and reconcile all stock ageing.
  • Report and track the following monthly.
  • DEM/DET cost for all shipment and imports.
  • Driving Improvement.
  • Cost analysis on material movements.
  • Reduction in DEM/DET cost for all shipment and imports.
  • Report any inefficacies to applicable manager and propose ways of improvement.
  • Lead Sugar Tax Duty Draw backs for exports into Botswana, Swaziland, and Lesotho.
  • Reduce WHSE & DIST cost savings through efficiencies such as a coloading project with 3PL and managing this.
  • Lead copacking at 3PL to support Off Premise with display stands while ensuring optimal stock levels of materials are maintained.
  • Develop models and templates within Logistics to monitor and mitigate costs / overspend in Local COGS and PDC.
  • Stay abreast of bestinclass processes within Logistics and benchmark regularly.
  • Act as stand in for the Logistics Coordinator & Logistics Manager functions.
  • Supply Logistics and Demand Planning with IBT (inter branch transfer) movement and warehouse stock allocation/utilization.
  • Act as intermediate between 3PL, clearing agents & Finance with regards to claims, insurance, destruction, and theft. Analyse and support with root causes of damages received/claimed and validity of claims from 3PL's.
  • Assist with investigations into Cooler damages, maintenance, and destruction of unused assets, collating the necessary CCF sustainability information.
  • Evaluation of costs, rate cards and rate increases, in support of rate negotiations with 3PL's.
  • Verify (Together with the Logistics Manager) all invoices related to the movement of goods, and or service as requested by the Operations department.
  • Ensure payments are made and processed in full and on time.
  • Ensure all invoice related queries are resolved within acceptable timeframes.
  • Process, keep record and file all documents as required by the business.
  • Handle all insurance claims related to product damage with applicable Head Office staff.
  • Actively partake in any sustainability projects as required by business.
  • Lead RBZA's 2024 SARS Authorized Economic Operator accreditation and improve speed of SARS customs and duty processing, reducing customs stops & inspections that will reduce cost.
  • Support projects and budgeting of VISIT 3PL.
  • Assist with ME recon and visibility.
  • Risk mitigation ensuring all VISIT LOA's are maintained and applied for averting penalty fees.

Requirements:

  • A tertiary qualification in either Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering that supports supply chain functions.
  • Competent in business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau or other software used for managing data and creating visualizations for decision making.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office) & SAP nonnegotiable.
  • SAPICS qualification would be advantageous.
  • Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience in a fastpaced FMCG environment.
  • Handling high volumes and requests in a pressurized environment.
  • Previous experience within 3PL / logistics / supply chain would be beneficial.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Customeroriented focus and good at relationship building.
  • Ability to communicate and present at senior management level.
  • The ability to function independently, in a team and under pressure.
  • Accuracy, innovation, and results driven focus with an attention to detail paramount.
  • 3PL / logistics / supply chain experience as well as an understanding of warehousing and distribution practices would be advantageous.

Benefits:

  • Salary: R400K/yr
  • R500K/yr, negotiable
  • Training & Development
  • Performance Bonas
  • Health Insurance
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.

If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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