Logistics Manager

**Job Purpose**:
To plant, control, lead and manage the full plant Logistics function to achieve company objectives

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualification - Logistics/Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering
- 5 years’ working experience in Supply Chain in the Automotive Industry
- 1-2 Years experience in a managerial role
- Experience in JIS (Sequencing), MMOG, Super G and MRP requirements
- Understanding of Logistical principles and practices

**Responsibilities**:

- Logistics Strategy:_
- Assist with the development of the Logistics Strategic Plan (Supply Chain) and ensure implementation
- Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Logistics Function and Teams
- Logistics Planning:_
- Plan Raw Materials requirements on a current and forecasted basis to meet production demands
- Manage Item Master Data (Order Multiples, Planning Periods, Lead Times, etc.) in order to optimise stock holding
- Logistics Management:_
- Manage Logistics operations
- Monitor Engineering changes and plan run-in and run-out programmes
- Manage Raw Materials and Finished Product stocks
- Process and control Logistics documentation
- Continuous Improvement:_
- Benchmark Logistics processes against Best Practices
- Keep up to date with latest trends/developments in Logistics Management and adopt Best Practices
- Identify opportunities for process/systems improvements
- Implement Best Business Practices and Principles
- Participate in productivity improvement initiatives with suppliers
- Reporting:_
- Analyse and interpret Logistics Reports and statistical data
- SHE:_
- Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace as it pertains to Logistics
- Identify & address workplace hazards, risks and critical safety issues in the workplace
- Quality Management System:_
- Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems
- Improve employees’ awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives
- Notify the Quality Department of any quality non-conformances which may lead to Customer complaints (Stock damage, packaging, etc.)
- Policies and Procedures:_
- Initiate, draft, approve and adhere to all Logistics Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
- Financial Management:_
- Provide input into the budget process
- Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
- Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers, if required
- Participate in the Audit process
- Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
- Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Promote good Corporate Governance
- Customer Relations:_
- Manage relationships with internal/external customers
- Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations
- Supplier Relations:_
- Manage relationships with key suppliers (Transport, etc.)
- Conduct Supplier audits (with Procurement)
- Notify the Supplier of non-conformances and initiate corrective actions
- People Management:_
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
- Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget
- Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes
- Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
- Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
- Plan, organise and monitor work in own area of responsibility
- Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning
- Determine the training needs of the Department
- Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
- Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
- Resolve grievances and disputes

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Functional Knowledge
- Business Expertise
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- MS Office
- IATF16949 standards & requirements
- Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Management
- Quality (ISO)
- Operating computer systems