Logistics Specialist (Plant)

Profile Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Durban seeks a Logistics Coordinator to manage production requirements and ensure on-time deliveries. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automotive environments, relevant qualifications, and at least 5 years of experience in logistics management. Responsibilities include coordinating with customers and suppliers, ensuring inventory accuracy, and maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience in managing logistics quality assurance systems.
• Ability to coach and counsel team for performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan production requirements based on customer demands.
• Ensure on-time deliveries to customers and manage supplier forecasts.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments in the workplace.

Skills

Logistics Coordination

Inventory Management

Supplier Relations

Quality Assurance

People Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Relevant Logistics Management / Supply Chain Qualification

Grade 12 / N3 School Leaving Certificate

Job description

To coordinate and plan production requirements based on customer demands and order priorities. Forecast and control raw material requirements and procurement. Ensure on time finished goods deliveries to end customer. Logistics of all inbound and outbound materials. Receiving and dispatch. Eliminate waste / cost.

Requirements for Applicants Minimum Requirement :

Grade 12 / N3 School leaving certificate

Relevant Logistics Management / Supply Chain Qualification Diploma or Degree

Experience Requirements :

At least 5 years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment

Customers :

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.

Suppliers :

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.

Stores :

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.

Quality Management System :

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. Stock Handling :

Ensure correct stock handling.

Move, pack and maintain stock in the warehouse.

Issuing :

Receive Stores Requisitions and coordinate issuing.

Assist with processing of rejects on system.

Assist with Production planning and Data control.

Stock Takes :

Co-Ordinate stock count based on Stock Take procedure.

Manage integrity of count.

Check stock condition during the count.

Investigate Variances.

Finished Goods :

Ensure maintenance of required finished good stock levels.

Follow up on any outstanding POD’s

Continuous Improvement :

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

People Management :

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

SHE :

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.