Inbound Logistics Manager

**Synopsis**
Our client is currently recruiting for an **Inbound Logistics Manager. **This role will expose you to a diverse working environment with endless opportunities to grow as an individual and to work for an organization that promotes equality. **This is a contract role (6-month contract) this role is based in Cape Town.**

**Qualification and Experience**
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain management.
- A minimum of 5 years of inbound logistics experience in the FMCG or clearing and forwarding Industries is essential.
- Proven experience in the excise / customs-controlled category.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Experience in managing vendors.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to take the lead, manage many difficulties, and operate in an Agile way.
- Working understanding of SAP.
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- Able to work independently.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Identify possibilities to develop and optimize import logistics, storage, and distribution Strategies while optimizing cost savings and service levels.
- Ensure roll-out and implementation in order to achieve exceptional service levels, reduction in lead times, and optimal operating costs or working capital use.
- Stay up to date on current developments in the supply chain area and support the adoption of best-in-class standards to improve overall performance, encourage synergies and knowledge sharing with other affiliates and regional/central functions.
- Lead and direct the importation, transportation, and storage activities for Spare Parts and Finished Goods in order to provide an optimal and cost-effective flow of products between port, on-site, off-site warehouses, and bonded facilities, thereby chipping into the achievement of the business's objectives.
- Responsible for implementing the right network and information to provide the finest logistics Service to clients.
- Plan and organize inventory requirements for all imported FG categories, as well as maintain the Bond register for all bonded finished goods, both onsite and offsite at the Customs warehouse.
- Plan, lead, and coordinate the actions of third parties while maintaining quality, safety, and Security standards.
- Ensure adherence to organizations policies and procedures while staying current on all local and international legislation and regulations.
- Create and implement programs to ensure compliance with customs and businesses rules. Conduct risk assessments on a regular basis and create mitigating action plans. To avoid serious Consequences, increase and inform PM management of any potential risk or exposure.
- Run the customs broker's activities in compliance with contractual, operational, legal, and best practice standards, including regular performance evaluations.

**Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)**
- Maintain open and consistent communication with the businesses Indirect Taxation Team.
- Inventory management: ensure the availability of bonded stock (cigarettes and HEETS) in free circulation by maintaining inventory levels in bonded warehouses and inventory coverage in sales warehouses, while monitoring and handling the impact on cost, net working capital (NWC), and days of inventory (DOI).
- Ensuring that commodities are available in sufficient quantities and on time to enhance service while reducing inventory and LOGD.
- Mastery of current and future tools and technology
- Ensure that all 3PL Service Provider operations are in accordance with the contracts and in accordance with local and international legislations / laws, as well as the organizations policies & procedures
- Preparation, deployment, and utilization of organizations standard operating guidelines and systems in Collaboration with COE, considering the nature of each type of product transported and stored, to ensure their quality, EHS&S precautions are taken and are in accordance with local legislations / regulations.
- Create and implement standard operating procedures, operational guidelines, and systems.
- Actively participate in or start improvement programs; review, analyse, and implement solutions in order to improve service levels to customers (internal and external) at the lowest possible cost.
- Take the lead in developing, testing, and pitching new opportunities, and ensure that they are Shared across PM.
- Provide shipping cost information to Finance for budgeting purposes.
- Monthly reporting, actions to resolve, and cost management for all shipping-related costs, including demurrage and detention.
- Provide support with export processes and communicate with Clearing and Forwarding agent/s.

Job Reference: TCN01484