Logistics Supervisor (Limpopo)

Oxyon People Solutions; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics provider in South Africa is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to coordinate material movement and ensure timely delivery to customers. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in logistics. Responsibilities include monitoring warehouse operations, preparing reports, and supporting procurement processes. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role in logistics or related field.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, and distribution processes.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities related to material movement and distribution.
• Monitor warehouse operations for efficiency.
• Compile records and prepare reports.
• Support procurement of local tooling and spare parts.

Skills

Logistics management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for coordinating all activities related to the movement of materials and supplies into the company and the movement of finished products to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner. In addition, monitor warehouse and distribution areas for efficiency in operations and capacity.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Compiling records and prepare reports
• Coordinate and manage a small team with offloading
• Monitor Inventory
• Health and safety supervision and checks on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Receiving construction materials, processing, and storage of material and ensuring materials are delivered to site timeously.
• Ensuring proper and adequate optimization of storage areas i.e. stores/containers/yard.
• Preparation of material to issue to sub-contractor and ensuring that materials are checked correctly before issue. i.e. serial numbers and quantities.
• Ensuring that materials are captured and processed on Online Applications.
• Mitigating, resolving, and recording material issues daily i.e. Defects, damages
• Doing all administrative aspects of material receiving and issuing.
• Ensuring administrative requirements of materials receiving and dispatching are recorded and filed.
• Processing of delivery notes issued for material issues to be signed, scanned, recorded, and filed.
• Updating spreadsheets on excel to track materials that have been received and issued to sub-contractors and sharing this information on a weekly basis for material requests to be made correctly.
• Support in the procurement of local tooling and spare parts processes.
• Support in the management of logistics and storage of components through port, warehousing.
• Communicating with third party vendors daily.
• Check report on temporary storage yard.
• Ensure that the products are suitably packaged.
• Assisting with BBBEE verification of suppliers.

Logistics Supervisor Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• At least 5 years of prior experience in a supervisory role in logistics or related field
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, and distribution processes and procedures
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAble to multitask and prioritize workloads in a fast-paced environment