Our client is looking for an Operations Manager (Senior Local Logistics experience) to join their team in the Wellington. Experience as a Senior Logistics Coordinator within local transport will be very beneficial.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- In co-operation with management, the sales team and area / procurement managers, execute and manage the logistics from the farms to end clients.
- Appoint, negotiate, agree SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and oversee operations with:
- Transport service providers
- Warehouse service providers
- Clearing agents
- Port service providers
- Shipping lines & freight forwarders
- Ensure timely and effective communication between all internal and external stakeholders
- Build and maintain relationships with service providers
- Reporting on all logistics activities and costs
- Meeting logistics KPIs
- Ensure all administration related to logistics service providers is accurately and timeously completed.
- Regular visits to service providers and operational sites.
REQUIREMENTS
- Adequate tertiary qualification
- Experience in logistics and supply chain management
- Proven record of successfully building and managing relationships with logistics service providers
- Management experience
- Computer literate
- Strong negotiation skills
- Understanding of management and reporting systems
- Available to travel
- Based in Wellington, Western Cape
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team
- Easily adaptable
- Management skills
- Strategic approach to logistics
- Problem solving skills
- Effective time management
- Effectively negotiating with and managing service providers
REMUNERATION
Market related, depending on experience and qualifications
