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 achieved.
- Own 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/forums.
- Effective and efficient management of the claims process.
- Implementing 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 budget.
- Understanding 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 optimization.
- Optimize bottom line results.
- Expenditure 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 / Degree.
- Experience in ERP Software (JDE).
- Valid Driver’s License.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date: 2024-10-01
Target End Date: 2024-10-31
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