Logistics Manager at Calgan Lounge (Pty) LTD

About the position

A leading furniture manufacturer situated in the South of Johannesburg, is seeking to employ a Logistics Manager who will report directly to the COO.

NOTE:

• Kindly only apply if you meet the minimum requirements
• Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications
• CV's can be send to [Email Address Removed]

Main Job Responsibilities:
To manage the entire Logistics Department, including but not limited to:

• Oversee and control transport of finished goods between the factory and the warehouse
• Oversee the finished goods in terms of stock and stock rotation and manage the monthly stock take in the warehouses on finished goods.
• Oversee and control housekeeping inside the finished goods warehouses.
• Oversee the outstanding POD's for the stock already delivered to customers.
• Oversee the entire Logistics functions of the company with reference to the following:
• manage third party transporters in terms price negotiations, contracts and POD's.
• loading and deliveries of stock to Customers
• manage the booking of deliveries with customers and ensure bookings are made from the production plan based on stock availability date.
• manage the communication between the dispatch and production departments to ensure that accurate and vital information gets shared on a daily basis.
• manage load planning to ensure that stock gets delivered on the arranged booking dates and at the minimum possible cost.
• manage the daily communication between the repairs and dispatch department to ensure that defective stock from customers gets repaired and re-delivered to customers within 21 days of the complaint.
• drafting and compiling of accurate annual Logistics Budget.
• manage and control costs according to budget in all areas.
• reduce transport costs by improving processes.
• carry out continues (min, bi-weekly) communication with Logistics team.

Minimum requirements:
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A Bachelors Degree/equivalent qualification in Logistics
• 5-10 years experience as a Manager/HOD, from a manufacturing/FMCG/Logistics environment
• Currently managing no less than 50 subordinates (general workers, supervisors, administrators and managers)
• Fully computer literate with advance EXCEL knowledge
• SYSPRO experience will be advantageous
• Be able to work independently, be able to prioritize work tasks, work under pressure and be able to multi task
• Well spoken - English proficient

Desired Skills:

• Warehouse Management
• transport
• Operations and Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Stock Management

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years