Branch Manager, Contract Logistics

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics in Pretoria, South Africa, seeks a Branch Manager for Contract Logistics. You will lead the Ford Silverton operations, ensure SLA adherence, and drive Lean initiatives to improve cost efficiency and service quality.

Required: 5+ years of managerial and Lean Logistics experience, experience with ISO systems, and the ability to manage a large workforce and complex client relationships. Willing to travel and work shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Logistics/SCM or Industrial Engineering or an equivalent diploma (BTECH).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in logistics or related fields.
• Experience in managing large teams and complex operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ford Silverton operations in Gauteng and ensure all customer SLAs are met.
• Maintain compliance with DSV standards and SHERQ requirements; drive quality management systems.
• Manage P&L and coordinate cross-functional activities to improve profitability and service levels.
• Drive Lean initiatives and continuous improvement across the operation.
• Oversee client relationships, contract adherence and performance reporting.
• Coordinate launch activities and ensure operational readiness for new scopes.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Logistics

ISO Management Systems

Education

4-year Logistics or SCM degree

4-year Industrial Engineering degree

8+ years relevant experience

Tools

WMS

SMART/CMMS3/SKS/EWM systems

Job description

Location: Pretoria, Silverton

Job Posting Title: Branch Manager, Contract Logistics

Time Type: Full Time

Qualification(s)

• 4-year Logistics or Supply Chain Management degree, or 4-year equivalent diploma (BTECH) OR,
• 4-year Industrial Engineering, or 4-year equivalent diploma (BTECH) OR,
• 8+years minimum relevant experience in industry with in-depth experience in all job-related requirements listed below.

System Skills

• WMS advanced experience will be an advantage
• Sound experience in SMART/CMMS3/SKS/EWM systems

Job-related Requirements

• 5+years Managerial experience
• 5+years Lean Logistics experience
• ISO Integrated Management System experience
• Managing workforce greater than 100+
• Extensive experience in supply stream methods – Kanban Supply, Sequence Supply, Pick to Light, or various other methods of supply.
• Extensive experience in the Automotive field
• Able to work in a high pressure and stressed environment
• Good track record of Project Management
• Willing to work Shifts.
• Own transport
• Willing to travel if required

ADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE:

• Negotiation skills & relationship management – client and / or supplier
• Sound knowledge of OEM operational process
• Operational experience and the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of HSE compliance
• Knowledge of ERP/WMS/Systems Integration will be beneficial.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This position aims to ensure contract adherence in terms of client relations, operational performance, commercial and financial performance, people management and development and continual improvement initiatives. The role needs to ensure operations are managed in accordance with the DSV standards, policies, and procedures. Ensure that the DSV strategy, goals and initiatives are cascaded down through the organization into the various areas of the operation. Support and actively participate in development services and solutions to complement DSV’s offering to the Automotive industry.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ford Operations:

• Full accountability and leadership on all aspects of the Ford Silverton operations in Gauteng,
• Accountable for all initiatives implemented across these operations, including potential new scope.
• Meeting of all customer SLAs.; Compliance of sites to DSV standards; SHERQ – achieve minimum requirements;

Implement and maintain Quality Management System at all departments.

• Be involved in unlocking synergies within operations to improve competitiveness of solution; Drive synergies with other DSV

business units, where possible, to improve operational performance.

Client Relationships:

• Ensuring client’s needs and expectations are consistently met within scope of the SLA.
• Client interaction and issue resolution to ensure client satisfaction.
• Structured management reviews to review performance and discuss strategic initiatives.

Commercial / Financial:

• Thorough understanding and application of contract and service level agreement to achieve account stability and

profitability.

• Responsible for P&L and Accounting queries for Operations
• Claims resolution, investigate and understand claim details per incident, report internally and negotiate and process compensation when valid.
• Identify and support initiatives to further improve account profitability.

Operational Performance:

• Actively managing daily operational performance to consistently achieve performance metric targets.
• Delivering on client and internal continuous improvement requirements and driving Lean culture
• Internal stakeholder communication management ensure agreed to meetings, conference calls and forums are planned and conducted internally as agreed to by all stakeholders, this is an ongoing requirement.
• Customer dissatisfaction process analyses failures with regards to deliveries, client complaints, damages etc. to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Follow through on corrective actions and close the Corrective and Preventative Actions Process

People Management:

• Firm and consistent approach to ongoing performance measurement and management of team.
• Ensure effective resourcing in all departments to deliver the expected services.
• Resolution of all IR issues in conjunction with HR.
• Coaching and mentoring of team to achieve client objectives.
• Individual Development Plans and succession plans in place for all critical roles.
• Drive training interventions to close skills gaps in operations.
• Ability to handle conflict in any situation as may be required.

Client Expectations:

• Monthly KPI dashboard consolidation and reporting, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation and tracking.

Launch Activities:

• Actively manage and support all launch related activities – Manage the Change, new launch programs, change control and obsolescence management at Ford Assembly Plant.
• Ensure operational readiness to support programs.

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Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Aff DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.