35 Logistics jobs in Durban

Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Without Qualification, at least a minimum of 8+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Proven track record in inventory management, supplier relationship management, and logistics optimization. Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and other relevant software Understanding of production processes, manufacturing methods, and supply chain principles. Key Responsibilities:Developing and maintaining material supply plans, ensuring timely and adequate availability of materials for production. Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, optimising stock levels to avoid shortages and overstocking. Assessing and analysing production capacity, identifying potential bottlenecks, and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Collaborating with suppliers, procurement, and other departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials. Analysing demand patterns, sales forecasts, and other relevant data to accurately plan material requirements. Gathering, analysing, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory, production, and supply chain performance. Identifying and addressing supply chain issues, implementing process improvements, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Communicating effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure alignment and coordination. Ad hoc duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Without Qualification, at least a minimum of 8+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Proven track record in inventory management, supplier relationship management, and logistics optimization. Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and other relevant software Understanding of production processes, manufacturing methods, and supply chain principles. Key Responsibilities:Developing and maintaining material supply plans, ensuring timely and adequate availability of materials for production. Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, optimising stock levels to avoid shortages and overstocking. Assessing and analysing production capacity, identifying potential bottlenecks, and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Collaborating with suppliers, procurement, and other departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials. Analysing demand patterns, sales forecasts, and other relevant data to accurately plan material requirements. Gathering, analysing, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory, production, and supply chain performance. Identifying and addressing supply chain issues, implementing process improvements, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Communicating effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure alignment and coordination. Ad hoc duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Permanent

PBCS Hams.Dale

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

To manage the overall logistics, both inbound and outbound, ensuring that operations within the Vector depot is handled seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Execution

• Work in conjunction with the Regional Operations Manager to co-create the regional operations strategy, based on a 1-to-3-year view of requirements.
• Work closely with the rest of the business to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
• Drive the implementation of improvements in operating processes and systems to optimize warehouse and transport efficiencies.
• Determine operational capacity requirements across both the medium and the long term and plan required asset utilization and capex requirements accordingly.
• Use growth and investment opportunities to ensure warehouse design and flow are optimized.
• Stay abreast of latest international trends by visiting facilities (local and international) and integrating best practice into future solutions.
• As a central point of the supply chain, identify supply chain bottle necks and opportunities and develop solutions through collaboration with all relevant parties in the business.
• Constantly monitor and drive the achievement of multi-depot strategic and operational targets.
• Ensure the agreed operational targets are achieved through team targets and that these targets align cross-functionally within the area of responsibility.
• Conduct weekly management meetings to address challenges, review performance and plan for future optimum performance.
• Maintain an accurate record of planning forecasts for the week before as well as a five-week future plan to enable accurate decision-making and longer-term planning.
  
  

Logistics Management

• Integrate business systems successfully to support operational processes.
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of stock.
• Control stock accurately across all multi-depot functions.
• Initiate and manage stock loss reduction programs.
• Deliver system support to all internal and external customers.
• Manage and utilize the multi-depot base vehicle fleet by optimizing routes and vehicle requirements between depots.
• Ensure continuous improvement in reverse logistics systems and processes by on-the-job observation, benchmarking and analysis.
• Drive the logistics team on a daily basis to ensure that it deploys stock through the network to effectively meet customer service levels at minimal cost.
• Drive a culture of commitment to key performance indicator’s (KPI’s) by creating awareness and providing recognition for attainment of KPI’s within the team.
• Utilize regular communication channels and team meetings to promote continuous improvement and best practice on a daily basis across the multi-depot.
• Work closely with Principals to ensure inbound and outbound alignment.
• Work closely with customers to develop solutions that best fit customer needs as well as suit warehouse and transport capabilities at the lowest cost.
  
  

Risk Management

• Mitigate risks against people and physical assets.
• Ensure consistent application of the Group risk management policy across the multi-depot.
• Drive the risk committee process and activities by having monthly meetings, analyzing findings and ensuring corrective action is undertaken.
• Ensure full legal compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Re-evaluate the risk profile of the multi-depot on an annual basis.
• Measure and manage sustainability practices across the multi-depot.
• Maintain and implement food safety standards across the multi-depot and ensure that enhancements are implemented based on on-going learning.
• Ensure that security is maintained and that appropriate investigations take place where incidents occur.
  
  

Information And Data Management

• Ensure the team accurately and regularly captures operating data onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Analyse management information on a daily basis to ensure productivity and logistics/distribution targets and standards are being met.
• Suggest system changes to ensure the ongoing relevance and accuracy of information.
• Share relevant data with the management team to enable reliable business decision making.
  
  

Maintenance Management

• Manage the formulation of a maintenance plan that is aligned to the operational plan for the multi-depot.
• Drive sustainable maintenance practices throughout the multi-depot.
• Manage the transport maintenance team and ensure that planned maintenance programs are implemented to enable optimal asset utilization.
• Ensure that maintenance practices are aligned to business standards.
  
  

Financial Management

• Compile the annual distribution budget for the multi-depot.
• Manage costs to ensure lowest cost storage and distribution and the optimal utilization of assets.
• Report on a weekly basis on actual KPI’s versus budget and work with the relevant teams to address areas of non-conformance proactively and promptly.
• Report on and manage all input costs within the multi-depot and manage any over or under-spend appropriately to ensure that issues are addressed before significant financial loss occurs.
• Authorize expenses within the level of authority and monitor spending activity within teams to ensure compliance with financial and ethical standards.
• Implement and encourage cost cutting initiatives within the multi-depot where these do not impact on long term business sustainability.
• Enforce accountability for budget expenditure by the management team.
• Mitigate business risks within budgetary constraints through the allocation of spend to areas of high priority.
• Ensure correct operational planning to meet budgeted volumes across a 2–3-year time horizon.
• Review and authorize capex documentation and align the proposals with the long-term strategy, taking into

Overview:

To manage the Logistics function to achieve company objectives

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Completed Diploma (NQF 6) or Degree (NQF 7) in either Technical or Commercial disciplines
• Experience within a similar role
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Management

Responsibilities:

SHEQ:

• 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 environmental practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment

• Quality Management System:

• • Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems
  • Improve employees' awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives
  • Notify the Quality Department of any quality non-conformances which may lead to Customer complaints (Stock damage, packaging, etc.)

• Policies and Procedures:

• • Initiate and approve Logistics Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.

Finance:

• Financial Management
  • Provide input into the budget process
  • Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
  • Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
  • Participate in the Audit process
  • Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
  • Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Promote good Corporate Governance

Customer:

• Customer Relations:
  • Manage relationships with internal/external customers
  • Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations

• Supplier Relations:

• • Manage relationships with key suppliers (Transport, etc.)
  • Conduct Supplier audits (with Procurement)
  • Notify the Supplier of non-conformances and initiate corrective actions

Process:

• Logistics Strategy:
  • Assist with the development of the Logistics Strategic Plan (Supply Chain) and ensure implementation
  • Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Logistics Function and Teams

• Logistics Planning:
  • Plan Raw Materials requirements on a current and forecasted basis to meet production demands
  • Manage Item Master Data (Order Multiples, Planning Periods, Lead Times, etc.) in order to optimise stock holding

• Logistics Management:
  • Manage Logistics operations
  • Obtain customer release
  • Calculate material requirements based on future demand
  • Create Production Plan
  • Load Production orders into the system
  • Control internal transportation
  • Ensure Outbound logistics is controlled and customer requirements are dispatched on time
  • Develop/activate the MRP system
  • Optimise the use of the delivery vehicles by ensuring On time in full (OTIF)
  • Monitor Engineering changes and plan run-in and run-out programmes
  • Manage Raw Materials and Finished Product stocks
  • Process and control Logistics documentation

• Continuous Improvement:
  • Benchmark Logistics processes against Best Practices
  • Keep up to date with the latest trends/developments in Logistics Management and adopt Best Practices
  • Identify opportunities for process/systems improvements
  • Implement Best Business Practices and Principles
  • Participate in productivity improvement initiatives with suppliers

• Reporting:
  • Analyse and interpret Logistics Reports and statistical data

People:

• People Management:
  • Ensure an enabling climate/culture
  • Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
  • Manage labour stability and complement in line with the budget
  • Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity-related processes
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
  • Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
  • Plan, organise and monitor work in own area of responsibility
  • Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning
  • Determine the training needs of the Department
  • Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance
  • Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
  • Ensure discipline is maintained in the department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)

Essential Competencies:

• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Operating computer systems
• Apply strategic road transport management principles
• Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Management
• Quality (ISO)

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Overview

Our Client in the Automotive industry is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and planning production requirements based on customer demands and order priorities, forecasting and controlling raw material requirements and procurement.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant Logistics Management/Supply Chain Qualification
• 5 years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment

Job Responsibilities

Customers

• Receive customer demand and verify accuracy weekly.
• Analyse and understand changes from the previous release.
• Discuss and agree on release changes with customers, considering 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 that may lead to Customer complaints
• Improve employees’ 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 the system.
• Assist with Production planning and Data control.

Stock takes

• Co-ordinate stock count based on Stock Take procedure.
• Manage the integrity of the 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 the 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 environmental practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment.

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Logistics Manager

Our client, a leading Manufacturing company based in Umhlanga, is looking to fill the position of Logistics Manager.

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Marketing Director, the successful incumbent will be responsible for all logistics management duties including selecting carriers, researching shipping methods, inventory management, inbound and outbound transport, projects and assessing budgets.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail in order to oversee daily operations. In addition to having excellent organizational skills, they should also possess in-depth knowledge of logistics and inventory systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.
2. Plan and monitor inbound and outbound deliveries.
3. Supervise logistics, storage, transportation, third party service providers and customer service levels.
4. Respond to issues and complaints both internal and external.
5. Research and implement ideal shipping techniques, routing and carriers.
6. Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
7. Create, maintain and evaluate budgets and expenditures.
8. Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
9. Contribute to and set departmental goals with specific reference to sales and production volume, sales price, variable cost of production, product mix and geographical distribution mix.
10. Monitor market demand, conditions and competitor activity with respect to impact on goals.
11. Ensure all operations adhere to laws, safety, guidelines and ISO requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Grade 12 Senior Certificate
2. Tertiary qualification in logistics / supply chain or relevant field is advantageous
3. Good understanding of logistics and inventory management
4. 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
5. 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferably within a manufacturing industry

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Overview Our Client in the Automotive industry is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and planning production requirements based on customer demands and order priorities, forecasting and controlling raw material requirements and procurement. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / Matric Relevant Logistics Management/Supply Chain Qualification 5 years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment Job Responsibilities Customers Receive customer demand and verify accuracy weekly. Analyse and understand changes from the previous release. Discuss and agree on release changes with customers, considering 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 that may lead to Customer complaints Improve employees’ 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 the system. Assist with Production planning and Data control. Stock takes Co-ordinate stock count based on Stock Take procedure. Manage the integrity of the 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 the 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 environmental practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications & Experience required for this position Matric / Grade 12 Administrative background Strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, project charters Analytical and logical reasoning skills and experience are essential A minimum of two years’ experience in a distribution and warehousing environment Computer literacy, especially Excel, would be advantageous Task Execution Respond openly to feedback Ensure effective communication within Inbound and Outbound departments Book training and meeting venues within the DC Arrange beverages and meals for meetings and training sessions Take minutes of meetings and distribute them to relevant parties Follow up on tasks from the 005 meeting and provide feedback to the DC General Manager Assist with GSCIS presentations and minutes Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities, demonstrating effectiveness Ensure quality and productivity standards are maintained in your work Inform relevant parties if tasks or deadlines are not met and suggest solutions Manage and maintain the attendance dashboard Manage and maintain regional office spaces Manage and maintain the leave planner for senior management Manage and update the growth schedule monthly Manage and maintain the duty roster Report instances of poor or excellent customer relationships to management regularly #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview: To manage the Logistics function to achieve company objectives Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 Completed Diploma (NQF 6) or Degree (NQF 7) in either Technical or Commercial disciplines Experience within a similar role Automotive manufacturing experience Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Management Responsibilities: SHEQ: 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 environmental practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment Quality Management System: Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems Improve employees' awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives Notify the Quality Department of any quality non-conformances which may lead to Customer complaints (Stock damage, packaging, etc.) Policies and Procedures: Initiate and approve Logistics Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc. Finance: Financial Management Provide input into the budget process Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.) Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers Participate in the Audit process Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets) Detect and prevent fraud Promote good Corporate Governance Customer: Customer Relations: Manage relationships with internal/external customers Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations Supplier Relations: Manage relationships with key suppliers (Transport, etc.) Conduct Supplier audits (with Procurement) Notify the Supplier of non-conformances and initiate corrective actions Process: Logistics Strategy: Assist with the development of the Logistics Strategic Plan (Supply Chain) and ensure implementation Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Logistics Function and Teams Logistics Planning: Plan Raw Materials requirements on a current and forecasted basis to meet production demands Manage Item Master Data (Order Multiples, Planning Periods, Lead Times, etc.) in order to optimise stock holding Logistics Management: Manage Logistics operations Obtain customer release Calculate material requirements based on future demand Create Production Plan Load Production orders into the system Control internal transportation Ensure Outbound logistics is controlled and customer requirements are dispatched on time Develop/activate the MRP system Optimise the use of the delivery vehicles by ensuring On time in full (OTIF) Monitor Engineering changes and plan run-in and run-out programmes Manage Raw Materials and Finished Product stocks Process and control Logistics documentation Continuous Improvement: Benchmark Logistics processes against Best Practices Keep up to date with the latest trends/developments in Logistics Management and adopt Best Practices Identify opportunities for process/systems improvements Implement Best Business Practices and Principles Participate in productivity improvement initiatives with suppliers Reporting: Analyse and interpret Logistics Reports and statistical data People: People Management: Ensure an enabling climate/culture Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives Manage labour stability and complement in line with the budget Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity-related processes Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility Plan, organise and monitor work in own area of responsibility Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning Determine the training needs of the Department Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels Ensure discipline is maintained in the department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) Essential Competencies: MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) Operating computer systems Apply strategic road transport management principles Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Management Quality (ISO) #J-18808-Ljbffr