Our client, a leader in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join their team based in Durban.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / N3 School leaving certificate
• Relevant Logistics Management/Supply Chain Qualification Diploma or Degree
• At least 5 years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Receive customer demand and verify accuracy weekly.
• Analyse and understand changes from previous release.
• Discuss and agree release changes with customers taking into account supplier lead time and transport.
• Ensure on time in full deliveries to customers.
• Plan raw material/component requirements based on demand.
• Issue Raw Material / Component forecasts to suppliers weekly, monthly and yearly.
• Ensure on time in full deliveries of raw materials.
• Track all shipments to ensure on time ETA’s.
• Administer supplier purchase orders including prices.
• Assist with supplier scorecards.
• Coordinate and monitor the receiving of Goods and raw materials into Fixed Stock Locations and dispatch of finished goods from finished goods location.
• Maintain required inventory and finished goods stock levels.
• Ensure the inventory control method of FIFO is adhered to.
• Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems.
• Notify the quality department of any quality non-conformances which may lead to Customer complaints
• Improve employee’s awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives.
• Ensure correct stock handling.
• Move, pack and maintain stock in the warehouse.
• Receive Stores Requisitions and coordinate issuing.
• Assist with processing of rejects on system.
• Assist with Production planning and Data control.
• Co-Ordinate stock count based on Stock Take procedure.
• Manage integrity of count.
• Check stock condition during the count.
• Investigate Variances.
• Ensure maintenance of required finished good stock levels.
• Follow up on any outstanding POD’s
• Support simplification and standardization of processes to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies.
• Head team to develop, articulate and maintain logistic process documentation.
• Implement quality and customer service standards, resolve problems and identify warehouse system improvements.
• Develop and initiate monthly reports to track departmental objectives.
• Reduce Cost and waste
• Manage all inventory to optimal levels.
• Manage Net Working Capital
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
• Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.
• Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.
• Determine the training needs of the Department.
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Resolve grievances and disputes
• Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
• Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Address workplace hazards and risks
• Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment.