LOGISTICS MANAGER

Afro Miaki Group PTY; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics position at a leading company in the automotive sector, focused on inbound scheduling, quality assurance, and supplier management. The role requires a degree in Logistics or a related field, and over 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates will oversee critical logistics functions and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain, preferably in Automotive.
• Strong understanding of inbound scheduling and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage scheduling of inbound material deliveries.
• Lead quality assurance checks for inbound materials before they enter production.
• Forecast plant material requirements based on sales forecasts.

Skills

Internal systems knowledge

Supplier invoice sign off

Technical team support

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Autocart

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Inbound Logistics Scheduling & Execution

• Plan and manage the scheduling of inbound material deliveries to the plant in coordination with suppliers and transporters.
• Align delivery schedules with production planning and demand forecasts.
• Manage ESO to prevent disruptions in production.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for timely unloading, inspection, and system entry of goods.

Rebate Store & Compliance Management

• Oversee the management of rebate stock, ensuring accurate documentation and usage.
• Enforce compliance with audit, rebate policy, and plant regulatory guidelines.
• Liaise with finance, procurement, and audit teams to maintain inventory traceability.

Claims & Countermeasure Implementation

• Track R/1000 (Rejects per 1000 units) for inbound parts and materials.
• Work with IO and quality teams to conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce supplier-related quality issues.

Quality Assurance & Final Line Checks

• Lead quality assurance checks for inbound materials before they enter
• production.
• Manage final line quality inspections to prevent defective parts from
• affecting assembly.
• Ensure non-conformances are documented and addressed through corrective measures.

Special Supplier & Fitment Centre Management

• Oversee special conversion suppliers and track modified/customized components.
• Manage the interface between fitment centres and internal logistics teams.
• Ensure fitment outputs meet quality standards and delivery timelines.

Forecasting & Ordering

• Forecast plant material requirements based on sales forecasts and production plans.
• Coordinate with P&A and procurement teams to ensure timely and accurate ordering.

Maintain inventory visibility and control to avoid shortages or overstocking.

• Team Supervision & Reporting
• Supervise logistics and quality personnel responsible for inbound and miscellaneous components.

Develop and share dashboards and reports on:

• Delivery lot adherence
• Mismatch of lots into plant
• R/1000 performance
• Quality check results
• Supplier delivery & quality performance

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Logistics, Suplly Chain, or Industrial Engineering

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experince in logistics or supply chain, preferably in Automotive or SKD operations
• Experience with quality assurance and warehouse compliance
• Strong understanding of inbound scheduling, inventory control, and supplier coordination

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of internal systems-Autocart
• Multiple Supplier systems
• Supplier invoice sign off
• Support the Customer Service Team / Technical team
• Resolution on escalated matters