Logistics Specialist

Job Purpose :

• Forecast and control raw material requirements and procurement.
• Ensure on time finished goods deliveries to end customer.
• Logistics of all inbound and outbound materials.
• Receiving and dispatch.
• Eliminate waste / cost.

Minimum Job Requirements :

• Grade 12 / N3 School leaving certificate.
• Degree or Diploma in Logistics Management / Supply Chain.
• At least 5 years exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Performance Areas :

Report to the Plant Manager :

Customers :

• Receive customer demand and verify accuracy weekly.
• Analyse and understand changes.
• Discuss and agree release changes with customers taking into account supplier lead time and transport.

Suppliers :

• Plan raw material / component requirements based on demand.
• Issue Raw Material / Component forecasts to suppliers weekly, monthly and yearly.
• Track all shipments to ensure on time ETAs.
• Administer supplier purchase orders including prices.

Stores :

• Co-ordinate and monitor the receiving of goods and raw materials.
• Maintain required inventory and finished goods stock levels.

Quality Management System :

• Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems.
• Notify Quality department of any quality non-conformances.
• Improve employees awareness within the department of quality targets and objectives.

Stock Handling :

• Ensure correct stock handling.
• Move, pack and maintain stock in the warehouse.

Issuing :

• Receive stores requisitions and co-ordinate issuing.
• Assist with processing of rejects on system; and Production planning and data control.

Stock Takes :

• Co-ordinate stock count based on stock take procedure.
• Check stock condition during the count.
• Investigate variances.

Finished Goods :

• Ensure maintenance of required finished good stock levels.
• Follow up on any outstanding PODs.

Continuous Improvement :

• Support simplification and standardisation of processes to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies.
• Head team to develop, articulate and maintain logistic process documentation.
• Implement quality and customer service standards, resolve problems and identify warehouse system improvements.
• Develop and initiate monthly reports.
• Manage all inventory to optimal levels.
• Manage Net Working Capital.

Staff Management :

• Manage individual, team and departmental performance.
• Determine the training needs.
• Resolve grievances and disputes.

SHE :

• Conduct continuous Risk Assessments.
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues.
• Address workplace hazards and risks.
• Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment.