Overview: Hire Resolve’s client in the Beverage Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Logistics Specialist to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Responsibilities:
- Focus on data and cost reduction within operations.
- Analyze local supply chain costs, supporting the local logistics team in implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- Work on the inbound container network and improve Port Direct Container % for CPT, PE, and DBN by a minimum of 5% for these ports of entry based on the current base container volume.
- Manage reports and reconcile all stock aging.
- Cost analysis on material movements.
- Reduction in DEM/DET cost for all shipments and imports.
- Act as a stand-in for the Logistics Coordinator & Logistics Manager functions.
- Supply Logistics and Demand Planning with IBT.
- Evaluation of costs, rate cards, and rate increases in support of rate negotiations with 3PLs.
- Ensure payments are made and processed in full and on time.
- Assist with ME recon and visibility.
- Handle all insurance claims related to product damage with applicable Head Office staff.
- Actively partake in any sustainability projects as required by the business.
- Risk mitigation: ensuring all VISIT LOAs are maintained and applied to avert penalty fees.
Requirements:
- A tertiary qualification in either Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Industrial Engineering that supports supply chain functions.
- Competent in business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau, or other software used for managing data and creating visualizations for decision-making.
- Computer literacy (MS Office) & SAP are non-negotiable.
- SAPICS qualification would be advantageous.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
- Handling high volumes and requests in a pressurized environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Customer-oriented focus and good at relationship-building.
- Ability to communicate and present at senior management level.
- The ability to function independently, in a team, and under pressure.
- Accuracy, innovation, and results-driven focus with attention to detail are paramount.
- 3PL/logistics/supply chain experience as well as an understanding of warehousing and distribution practices would be advantageous.
Benefits:
- Training & Development.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable).
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Full Time Company Social.
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