19 Logistics Assistants jobs in Eastern Cape

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Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation

Position overview:

We are looking for our next Logistics Planner to join our East London facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate EDI accuracy from the customer.
• Track customer variation on orders that could be transmitted to our supplier base.
• To place weekly raw material orders on suppliers.
• Expedite orders using the standard transport mode.
• Ensure to monitor supplier on-time delivery. Ensure that all imports requirements are met (FCL/ LCL requirements – TO’s, forecasts, etc) and that parts are shipped according to the required in plant due dates. Review and action delivery discrepancies.
• Populate and analyse material shortage reports.
• Escalate material or supply problems.
• Manage Excess & Obsolescence management; Engineering Change management of your designated parts / suppliers.
• Work with the team on Continuous Improvement Programmes.
• Flag the cycle counting of parts at risk that are needing review.
• Goods-in-transit, backlog, supplier, stock holding and engineering change management

Key skills and Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification is advantageous.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, advanced level advantageous. A working knowledge of SAP or a similar system would be advantageous. Supply chain understanding and management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ideal candidate would display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to work independently in an ever changing and pressurised environment.
• Highly effective problem solving and communication skills

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary,

• Access to Learning and development opportunities

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

• Analyse inventory data and generate reports to support decision making.
• Collaborate with freight forwarding and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Assist with implementation of new purchasing methodology.
• Ensuring Master Data accuracy.

• Matric certificate
• NDip or Bachelors degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Key Performance Indicators

• Assist with freight forwarding operations
• Coordinate shipments with carriers and warehouse teams.
• Prepare and process shipping documents, such as bills of lading and commercial invoices.
• Track shipments and monitor delivery performance
• Assist with preparing customs documentation and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Stay up to date with changes in customs regulations and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders
• Work with the logistics team to resolve issues and improve processes.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Logistics
• Previous experience in logistics or freight forwarding would be advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively

Key Performance Indicators

• Assist with material planning
• Support the Material Planner in creating and managing material plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Support demand planning and forecasting
• Assist with analyzing historical data and forecasting future demand.
• Collaborate with the Material Planner to adjust material plans and schedules accordingly.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Logistics
• Basic Knowledge of logistics and material planning principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
  
  

The Ready-Mix Concrete Logistics Controller will be responsible for managing the logistics operations of our ready-mix concrete supply chain for the Transkei and Lesotho regions, ensuring efficient delivery of concrete products to construction sites while maintaining the highest standards of service. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate logistics activities to meet customer requirements and project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requests and Order Management:
  • Receive request for quotation and attend to within mandated turnaround time/escalate to tenders’ department where required.
  • Receive orders for ready-mix concrete from customers, ensuring to include concrete specifications, quantities, and delivery locations, special instructions, etc.
  • Coordinate with the operational team ensuring timely fulfillment of customer orders.
  • Communicate with customers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and any challenges experienced.
• Dispatch and Routing:
  • Plan and optimize delivery for ready-mix concrete trucks based on order locations, traffic conditions, and truck/plant capacities.
  • Monitor truck movements and obtain/provide real-time updates from dispatchers to customers and project stakeholders regarding delivery status.
• Customer Service:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding concrete orders, delivery inquiries, and scheduling changes.
  • Resolve customer complaints or issues related to delivery delays, product quality, or service discrepancies in a timely and professional manner, by escalating to the appropriate department head and ensuring close out within the acceptable timeframes.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, and project managers to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Raw Material Management:
  • Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, aggregates, and cement to ensure adequate supply for concrete production.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to replenish inventory as needed and optimize inventory levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• Male/Female, between ages of 30-50
• Physically fit and healthy
• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous, but not mandatory
• Valid driver’s license and own car
• At least 5 years’ experience in logistics coordination, preferably within the ready-mix concrete/Construction industry
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, drivers, and customers
• Familiarity with concrete production processes and the logistics related thereto
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• After hour and weekend work will be required where orders are placed during this time

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

Are you looking for an interesting role in sales?

Sea Logistics Field Sales personnel develop sea logistics business from existing and new customers in order to reach and exceed predefined targets set by the Customer Care Manager. They are primarily responsible for the growth of the SME customer segment, focused on hunting in key target trades as outlined by National Sea Logistics Management guidelines. Together with the Customer Care colleagues, Sea Logistics Field Sales is directly responsible for increasing Kuehne & Nagel's market share across the core Sea Logistics products and contributing positively to the gross profit of the Sea Logistics business unit.

How you create impact

• Actively seek and secure new sea freight import, export, and cross-trade opportunities (FCL & LCL).
• Strengthen relationships with existing customers while expanding market share.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of key trade routes, carriers, and sailing schedules.
• Work closely with overseas Route Development Managers to support prepaid and collect traffic.
• Achieve and exceed predefined targets while maintaining a strong sales pipeline.
• Ensure accurate and timely CRM (CoreLOG) updates and adhere to company policies and procedures.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelors / master’s degree in Sales, Marketing or Business Administration or related fields.
• Proven Experience in Sea logistics.
• Proven understanding of the local market and have worked before In similar position.
• Must have strong customer focus, exceptional presentation skills and a team player.
• Fluent in English and Local Language.
• Ability to work independently without supervision is a plus.

What's in it for you

We offer an employee-friendly environment for you to develop and grow to become a skilled transportation logistics professional in a challenging and fast-developing company with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne+Nagel Group. If, like us, you put customers at the heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a complete package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.

Purpose:

• To provide critical support for the Supply Chain & Operations functions by analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on key data and processes. The Supply Chain Analyst is also responsible for gathering data, analyzing trends and reporting the performance for various activities in the SCM department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Minimum tertiary qualification / technical diploma and/or specific training in Supply Chain Management. Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience within field of expertise
• Previous supervisory experience advantageous
• Computer Skills (QAD experience highly advantageous)

Main Responsibilities:

• Direct Reports: 1 – 2 team members
• Maintain and manage vendor accounts
• Oversee internal invoice verification systems (KITE)
• Responsible for supporting the regional plants in this function
• Responsible for booking, processing and analyzing freight documentation
• Prepare and distribute weekly overviews on standard and premium freight values
• Provide analysis on cost drivers, identify areas where CI can be implemented to reduce / eliminate costs associated within the Supply Chain
• Maintain import register in compliance with local customs regulations
• Facilitate export shipments and documentation where required
• Perform month end functions, analysis and reporting to facilitate MEC checklist
• Creation of vendor accruals, vendor statement analysis
• Involvement in freight tenders, tender process and generation of data required to facilitate the freight tender process (incl. volume overviews per lane separated into weekly buckets defined by cbm and kg’s)
• Provide depot container overview with focus placed on containers incurring any premium cost
• Host quarterly vendor performance meetings and feedback sessions
• Support for ad-hoc implementation of freight projects, service provider changes or enhancements to the department

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Accurate Document Control
• Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and generate presentations when required
• Excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action
• Good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously
• Planning and organizing skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Ability to cope with stressful situations