Operations Manager

Cardoso Recruitment • Other • wellington, Western Cape, South Africa • 8h ago

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