Key Duties and Responsibilities

Logistics Strategy & Execution

Develop an understanding of Logistical network and requirements:

Develop and deliver brand focused effective campaigns including Digital based on identified and relevant consumer insights.

Execute shipment planning and trip scheduling.

Optimize the load plan.

Resource availability setup and allocated prior to commencement of the plan. Fleet mix analysis conducted and understood.Shipments prepared and captured into JDE (Anaplan)

Review load plan execution

Current day plan deviation managed, and appropriate corrective action taken.Previous day plan versus actual activity reviewed to correct and prevent the recurrence of current and/or potential issues.

Duty Payments

Plan and execute duty payments in line with national stock requirements.Liaise with key stakeholders i.e., DSV, JFH, Bond Managers and Finance to facilitate a smooth operation.Transfer of stock on JDE to reflect the stock in the correct location.  

Leading and Managing third party primary distribution service providers

Manage own performance

Appropriate self-management practices employed, and challenging goals which will continually push own performance agreed and achievedOwn performance self-assessed and evaluated annually against goals and KPI’s, and deviations managed through corrective action.Problem-solving techniques used to determine the root cause of problems, identify and develop solutions, and resolve issues.Regular feedback solicited from peers and other stakeholders on own performance, with areas of concern addressed.

Manage third party primary distribution service providers

Daily monitoring of site operational performance against standards (SLA), compiling KPIs and reviewing at meetings/forumsEffective and efficient management of the claims processImplementing procedures to manage contractor non-conformance and ensuring understanding by applying measures to track performance.Root cause analysis of queries and complaints conducted to prevent recurrence

Financial & Budget Management

Manage costs against approved budgetUnderstanding demonstrated of productivity KPI’s and how the planning process influences these.Productivity KPI’s reviewed and managed to ensure alignment to budget.Identify and highlight potential areas of saving and optimizationOptimize bottom line resultsExpenditure controlled against budgets and forecasts, with spend aligned against budget period phasing and commentary provided accordingly.

Cross Functional Team Management and Communication

Lead effectively cross functional stakeholders to deliver clear execution plans.

Key Competencies and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

Functional and Technical Competencies

Forecasting, Import / Export Procedure, Warehouse and Distribution planning, Warehouse Distribution and Transportation Management, Company & Product Knowledge, Operational Policy & Procedures

Behavioral Competencies

Effective Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Teamwork, Communication, Technical Expertise, Presentation Skills, Influencing & Negotiation, Big Picture Thinking, Innovation, Change Management, Making Things Happen, Initiative, Analytical Skills

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Vision, Entrepreneurship, Result Orientation, Live the Values, Team Management, People Development

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant Supply Chain Diploma / DegreeExperience in ERP Software (JDE)Valid Driver’s License

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2024-10-01

Target End Date:

2024-10-31