Job Description

Our client, part of a large listed Manufacturing Group, currently seeks your logistics experience to plan, control, lead and manage the full Plant Logistics function.Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or B.Tech in Supply Chain Management/Logistics.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in Supply Chain in the Automotive Industry.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a Managerial role/function within Automotive Industry.

Key Performance Areas:
Report to the General Manager:

• 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 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 and implement logistics processes against Best Practices.
• Identify opportunities for process/systems improvements.
• Participate in productivity improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Reporting:

• Analyse and interpret logistics reports and statistical data.
• SHE:

• Conduct continuous risk assessments.
• Identify & address workplace hazards, risks and critical safety issues.
• Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on or with plant machines, vehicles and equipment.
• Quality Management

• Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems.
• 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.
• Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets).
• Promote good Corporate Governance.
• Customer / Supplier Relations:

• Manage relationships with internal/external customers.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers (transport, etc.).
• Conduct supplier audits (with Procurement).
• Notify supplier of non-conformances and initiate corrective actions.
• Staff Management:

• Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget.
• Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.
• Achieve 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.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage sub-standard performance.

Sharon Nurock Recruitment