Logistics Manager - Free State Oil (Pty) Ltd, Villiers at VKB Group

Job Description

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the effective coordination and planning of logistical activities according to the daily production- and order schedule, as well as the responsibility to manage and report stock levels and movements. The optimisation of loads, routes and personnel are essential to the success of this position whilst keeping up with the production and order demands.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years Logistic Management experience within the grain and feed supply chain environment.
• A Tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management would be beneficial.
• Computer Literate in the MS Office Package with a strong focus on Excel.
• The position will be based in Villiers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily stocktakes and updating of stock reports, ensuring all stock and stock movements are accounted for.
• Daily planning and scheduling of Free State Oil’s raw materials and finished product delivery, according to orders as well as plant and product availability.
• Scheduling vehicles in advance to optimise loads and routes productivity.
• Scheduling of bagging activity and loading frequency to optimise utilisation of bagging and loading teams.
• Working with the production and sales departments to ensure orders get out in time.
• Improve delivery efficiency by optimal load scheduling.
• Lower cost by ensuring transport rate negotiation and back load contracting.
• Communicate with transporters and internal departments to ensure timeous deliveries.
• Manage and schedule internal delivery drivers and vehicles as required.
• Ongoing communication with departments within the business, personnel, traders, clients, and contractors to give feedback with regards to deliveries.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of logistical activities to management.

Skills

• Strong customer focus
• Ability to work under pressure
• Persuasive communication
• People management
• Problem solving
• Planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical ability

Closing Date: 8th, April 2022