Logistics Specialist

6 months ago


Kempton Park, South Africa DHL Full time

**BE PART OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY**

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.

We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.

Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.

And not just for our Customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa we’re looking for

**Vacancy**

Logistics Specialist

**Role Outline**

To Analyse, Optmise and Implement all operational processes and systems, within the Consumer & Retail sector, to ensure the Operation is enabled to perform at maximum efficiency.

**Key areas of responsibility include**:

- Analyse end-to-end operational processes to find Efficiencies and create Standardisation;
- Implement new and standard Operational Processes and Systems;
- Identify problematic processes and/or systems outputs and provide efficient and effective solutions to the operations;
- Develop and refining local procedures that support an efficient operation;
- Provide timely and accurate management information & reports as required, to Senior Management and Customers on a daily, weekly / monthly basis;
- Benchmarking operational processes and systems and align to best practices and trend;
- Align operational solutions effectively with the relevant internal and external stakeholders;
- To support IT and Operations related to implementation / upgrade activities on sites, with the responsibility for the development of agreed plans and delivery to timescale and agreed to budgets;
- Drive cost containment and/or cost reductions through development of efficient processes and/systems;
- Analyse and recommend changes to Standard Operating Procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency and operational effectiveness;
- Identify areas of opportunity for improvement within the operations;
- Be actively involved in and support change initiatives;
- Ensure compliance to all policies and Standard Operating Procedures;
- Support internal decision making processes by presenting accurate fact based information, which can be concisely presented to management for critical review and approval, in either presentation and/or report form;
- Interface effectively with the Site Teams, IT, Solutions Design and Business Development departments to gather information and build efficient, cost effective solutions
- Ensure site complies with policies and procedures as per SOP's
- Audit & check Service level / returns reason code allocation
- Manage system outputs in line with site financial budget strategy

**Qualifications**

Matric

Educated to university degree level or equivalent professional qualification

Tertiary Qualification (Logistics, Business)

5-10 years warehousing/logistics experience

**Skills/Competencies/Experiences**

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules

Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions

Ability to communicate effectively with team members

Excellent written and verbal communication

Self-starter

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills

Excellent Systems knowledge

Good Problem solving & Follow through ability

**Languages**

English - verbal and written.



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