Logistics Manager

6 days ago

Durban, South Africa Tower Group Full time

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.
- Plan and monitor inbound and outbound deliveries.
- Supervise logistics, storage, transportation, third party service providers and customer service levels.
- Respond to issues and complaints both internal and external.
- Research and implement ideal shipping techniques, routing and carriers.
- Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
- Create, maintain and evaluate budgets and expenditures.
- Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
- Contribute to and set departmental goals with specific reference to sales and production volume, sales price, variable cost of production, product mix and geographical distribution mix.
- Monitor market demand, conditions and competitor activity with respect to impact on goals.
- Ensure all operations adhere to laws, safety, guidelines and ISO requirements.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Tertiary qualification in logistics / supply chain or relevant field is advantageous.
- Good understanding of logistics and inventory management.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferably within a manufacturing industry.
- Transport industry knowledge.

**SKILLS**:

- Future-orientated strategic thinker.
- Collaborative team player.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective and decisive decision-making.
- Adaptability in dynamic environments.
- Unwavering commitment to accountability.
- Prompt and efficient execution.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated perseverance and resilience.
- Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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