Logistics Manager

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Automotive Sector is seeking a Logistics Manager to join their team in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily store operations, maintaining effective document controls, and ensuring stock management processes are followed. The role requires a Matric qualification, a Certificate in Supply Chain, and 3-5 years of relevant experience in Material Planning.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Certificate in Supply Chain is essential.
• 3-5 years of experience in Material Planning is needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Receiving Department and related stores.
• Conduct weekly stock counts and report variances.
• Ensure adherence to safety requirements and proper documentation.

Skills

Stock Management

Document Control

Material Planning

FIFO Compliance

Housekeeping Standards

Education

Matric

Certificate in Supply Chain

Job description

Logistics Manager

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

E.L002949/BG

Date posted:

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable Monthly

SUMMARY:

New Vacancy!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Logistics Manager to join their dynamic team in Durban.

POSITION INFO:

Job Responsibilities:

• In charge/overseeing the daily running of the Receiving Department, Rebate Store, Bulk and Small Components Store, Paint Store and Consignment Store.
• Ensure effective document controls are maintained, and respective SOPs are followed.
• Conducting weekly stock counts on all stores. Report on all variances and adjustments done accordingly.
• Initiate corrective actions to address stock variances and to follow through to closure.
• Processing of all goods received documentation, IST’s and unplanned issues.
• Processing all consumable documentation and sorting out Finance queries.
• Liaise with Material Planning and Import Purchasing regarding abnormalities in receipt.
• Inform Material Planning on stock levels if stock is below minimum level.
• Consumable store control and reporting weekly on stock levels.
• Regular monitoring and maintenance of high value stock
• Ensure stock rotation system (FIFO) is adhered to.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards and ensure that safety requirements are adhered to.
• Ensure MSDS files are updated for paints, materials and chemicals.
• Ensure meetings are held pertaining to paint and chemical store and provide minutes
• Ensure all stocks required as per works order are arranged within the agreed period and communicated.
• Manage KPA’s of subordinates
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Matric
• Certificate in Supply Chain
• 3-5 years relevant experience in Material Planning
• Experience in a Manufacturing industry