Logistic Specialist - Johannesburg
Responsibilities
Supporting the Operational Team
Solving supply challenges for road and sea as it arises. Ensuring a permanent and cost effective alternative
Analyse existing routes and ensure it is the most optimised and cost effective
Finding alternative solutions / routes to ensure continuity of business during peak periods / low availability of space
Create and maintain a logistics matrix for alternative routes, with an updated cost model for comparison
Adapt policies, procedures and enhance processes to improve business productivity, example Reduce stock damages, improve load efficiencies
Measure and Track, costs and projects
Freight and Fleet
Ensure correct inputs of requirements / specifications for the RFQ process (Local and Global Procurement)
Measure and track success rate
Logistics
Support Cross Trade Initiatives
Optimised Logistics solutions for 3rd Party Manufacturing / Bonded Warehouse (Cross Border)
Implement co-loading solutions to optimise cost and frequency of shipments
Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills
3 year Tertiary Qualification
Computer literacy in Ms Office, Assagai & SAP
Good communication skills
Strong negotiating and influencing skills
Experience
5 – 8 Year’s Experience in the supply chain / logistics field (preferably exports Road, Ocean and Air Freight)
Administration - Distribution / Warehousing experience
People Management Skills
Export/Imports Experience
Strong network with logistics / freight forwarding service providers
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