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Main purpose of the role

This role will be responsible for the coordinating, planning and control of daily, weekly and monthly tasks within Distribution Centers:

• Expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing of activities and resources tensure internal & external requirements are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand the customer’s business
• Understand the customer’s customer requirements
• Develop a strong, trusting relationship with clients
• Deep understanding of contractual SLAs & KPIs
• Adherence tHSE compliance and responsibilities
• Adherence ttasks not stipulated in job profile i.e. audit compliance, adhoc duties due toperational requirements.
• Query management
• Complete daily system checks tensure all orders are planned and executed as per customer KPI’s

Senior Logistics Coordinator:

• Daily analysis of the outbound schedules, and capacities, compare it tthe available resources and create an optimal warehouse and transport execution plan tachieve the highest output for the facility
• Plan according tSLA
• Ensure available time tprocess specific lines and units tachieve required SLA
• Ensure execution of the load plan
• Communicate timeously and rectify deviation of the load plan
• Ensure master data is accurate and up tdate
• Have clear and consistent communication within and between relevant stakeholders tensure all achievements and exceptions are managed pro-actively tensure proper management of expectations
• Must push back trelevant stakeholders when the targets are not achievable and create alternatives tthe challenges tensure best outcome is achieved
• Job Rotation: Rotation amongst team members tcreate flexibility and personal growth.
• Consistently reviewing data tidentify areas of improvement tfurther improve the output of the operation, load plan and deliverables within the team

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering an advantage.
• Experience in warehouse -and transport industry.
• Intermediate computer literacy level in MS World and Outlook
• Knowledge in Warehouse Management Systems
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint for data management and reporting

Job Related requirements

• Experience in expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing of workload
• Experience in a warehousing environment
• Intricate understanding of work balancing and capacity planning between multiple departments within an operation tfind synergies tbe able tachieve the highest output from a limited amount of resources
• Sound and proven skills in Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling & Monitoring.
• Must be able tmeet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance tPolicies, Regulations, Work Instructions and Workloads.
• Good interpersonal skills for client account management.
• Very good analytical and -problem solving skills, and ability tthink logically.
• Be able tlead and manage a team
• Comfortable presenting & communicating tall levels of management

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Minimum requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering an advantage.
• Experience in warehouse -and transport industry.
• Intermediate computer literacy level in MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge in Warehouse Management Systems
• Proficient in Excel for data management and reporting

Job Related Requirements

• Experience in expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing of workload
• Experience in a warehousing environment
• Intricate understanding of work balancing and capacity planning between multiple departments within an operation tfind synergies tbe able tachieve the highest output from a limited amount of resources
• Sound and proven skills in Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling & Monitoring.
• Must be able tmeet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance tPolicies, Regulations, Work Instructions and Workloads.
• Good interpersonal skills for client account management.
• Very good analytical and -problem solving skills, and ability tthink logically.

Added Advantages for the role

• Experience in fashion and retail environment

Main purpose of the role

This role will be responsible for the coordinating, planning and control of daily, weekly and monthly tasks within
Distribution Centre:

• Expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing of activities and resources tensure internal & external requirements are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand the customer’s business
• Understand the customer’s customer requirements
• Develop a strong, trusting relationship with clients
• Deep understanding of contractual SLAs & KPIs
• Adherence tHSE compliance and responsibilities
• Adherence ttasks not stipulated in job profile i.e. audit compliance, adhoc duties due toperational requirements.
• Query management
• Complete daily system checks tensure all orders are planned and executed as per customer KPI’s

Logistics Coordinator:

• Daily analysis of the outbound schedules, capacities, compare it tthe available resources and create an optimal
• warehouse and transport execution plan tachieve the highest output for the facility
• Plan according tSLA
• Ensure available time tprocess specific lines and units tachieve required SLA
• Ensure execution of the load plan
• Communicate timeously and rectify deviation of the load plan
• Ensure master data is accurate and up tdate
• Manage delivery bookings with customer and distribution centres
• Have clear and consistent communication within and between relevant stakeholders tensure all achievements
• and exceptions are managed pro-actively tensure proper management of expectations
• Must push back trelevant stakeholders when the targets are not achievable and create alternatives tthe
• challenges tensure best outcome is achieved
• Job Rotation: Rotation amongst team members tcreate flexibility and personal growth.
• Consistently reviewing data tidentify areas of improvement tfurther improve the output of the operation, load
• plan and deliverables within the team

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Qualification(s):

• 4-year Logistics or Supply Chain Management degree, or 4-year equivalent diploma (BTECH) OR,
• 4-year Industrial Engineering, or 4-year equivalent diploma (BTECH) OR,
• Production Management degree or 4-year equivalent diploma (BTECH) OR, 5-10 years minimum relevant experience in industry with in-depth experience in all 
• job-related requirements listed below

 Computer Skills:

• WMS advanced experience (CMMS3 & SAP) – will be essential requirement
• Highly proficient in Excel/PowerPoint for data management and reporting

Job-related Requirements:

• 5-8+ years, Automotive material handling-line supply experience, and 2+ years project management;
• Automotive OEM or Tier-1 manufacturing experience;
• Experience working in a key positions Warehouse, Body Shop, Paint Shop, Trim, Chassis & Final Lines, Program Launches;
• Experience managing multiple operations concurrently;
• Solid business aptitude and experience managing overall program implementation performance;
• Strong computer skills and expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task;
• Detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative;
• Strong people management skills to manage diverse teams;
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills;
• Tact, a sense of urgency, and an overall customer satisfaction focus;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; 
• Experience with APQP, TS16949
• Ability to work extended hours during the week and weekends
• Site has a 3 shift operations, shift work pattern will be required
• Travel when required
• Own vehicle & valid license
• Ability to work under pressure & adapt to change

ADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE

• Negotiation skills & relationship management – client and / or supplier
• Sound knowledge of OEM operational process
• Operational experience and the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of HSE compliance
• Knowledge of ERP/WMS/Systems Integration will be beneficial.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• This position aims to ensure contract adherence in terms of client relations, operational performance, commercial and financial performance, people management and development and continual improvement initiatives. 
• The role needs to ensure operations are managed in accordance with the DSV standards and policies and procedures. Ensure that the DSV strategy, goals and initiatives are cascaded down through the organization into the various areas of the operation.
• Support and actively participate in development services and solutions to complement DSV’s offering to the Automotive industry.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ford Operations:

• Full accountability and leadership on all aspects of the Ford Silverton operations in Gauteng, 
• Accountable for all initiatives being implemented across these operations, including potential new scope.
• Meeting of all customer SLAs.; Compliance of sites to DSV standards; SHERQ – achieve minimum requirements; Implement and maintain Quality Management System at all departments
• Be involved in unlocking synergies within operations to improve competitiveness of solution; Drive synergies with other DSV business units, where possible, to improve operational performance 

Client Relationships: 

• Ensuring client’s needs and expectations are consistently met within scope of the SLA. 
• Client interaction and issue resolution to ensure client satisfaction. 
• Structured management reviews to review performance and discuss strategic initiatives. 

Commercial / Financial:

• Thorough understanding and application of contract and service level agreement to achieve account stability and profitability. 
• Responsible for P&L and Accounting queries for Operations 
• Claims resolution, investigate and understand claim details per incident, report internally and negotiate and process compensation when valid.
• Identify and support initiatives to further improve account profitability. 

Operational Performance: 

• Actively managing daily operational performance to consistently achieve performance metric targets 
• Delivering on client and internal continuous improvement requirements and driving Lean culture 
• Internal stakeholder communication management ensure agreed to meetings, conference calls and forums are planned and conducted internally as agreed to by all stakeholders, this is an ongoing requirement.
• Customer dissatisfaction process analyse failures with regards to deliveries, client complaints, damages etc to determine root cause and corrective actions. 
• Follow through on corrective actions and close the Corrective and Preventative Actions Process 

People Management: 

• Firm and consistent approach to ongoing performance measurement and management of team. 
• Ensure effective resourcing in all departments to deliver the expected services. 
• Resolution of all IR issues in conjunction with HR. 
• Coaching and mentoring of team to achieve client objectives. 
• Individual Development Plans and succession plans in place for all critical roles. 
• Drive training interventions to close skills gaps in operations. 
• Ability to handle conflict in any situation as may be required 

Client Expectations:

• Monthly KPI dashboard consolidation and reporting, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation and tracking.

Launch Activities:

• Actively manage and support all launch related activities – Manage the Change, new launch programs, change control and obsolescence management at Ford Assembly Plant. 
• Ensure operational readiness to support programs. 

Experience:

• 8+ years operations management experience in logistics environment, with min of 8 years in production logistics. 
• People management skills including leadership, performance management, IR, people motivation and people development •
• Communication & conflict management skills to successfully deal with all levels, age groups and cultures of people – both internal and external. Ability to manage people in a unionized environment successfully; 
• Commercial & financial skills: Financial acumen and experience in adherence to budget, contract management and service level agreements; 
• Problem solving skills to identify potential problems and put the necessary in place to resolve the problem. Important to be proactive not re-active 
• Business development experience: The ability to identify extension business and new business opportunities. The ability to engage with the client and design and sell a solution that best meets the requirements of the client and our business. 
• Multi-functional role: The ability to work in a complex environment across multi service segments internally and aligning the service delivery across the clients’ extremely diverse environment