28 Logistics jobs in Eastern Cape

Driving the future of automotive. We’re Lear For You.

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 analyze 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 Programs.
• Flag the cycle counting of parts at risk that are needing review.
• Goods-in-transit, backlog, supplier, stock holding and engineering change management.
  
  

• Tertiary qualification is advantageous.
  
  

• Material planning experience using a recognized ERP system, preference will be given to an individual with SAP knowledge
• Material planning for complex supply chains for Europe, Asia and America
• Experience in a planning up to 150 part numbers and/or 10 different suppliers
• Minimum 3 years material planning experience within a manufacturing industry, automotive experience advantageous
  
  

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

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

• Competitive Salary,
• Access to Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
  
  

Driving the future of automotive. We’re Lear For You.

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.

Job Position: Supply Chain / Logistics Administrator Ref: 5047 Location: PE/Gqeberha Salary: R10 800 per month commensurate with qualification and experience Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM 3 month contract with the possibility of going permanent Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of Matric
• Must be well spoken and presentable
• Valid drivers license and own reliable transport
• Experience in supply chain or logistics industry with minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
• Hands-on operational experience particularly in container yard or multi-client warehouse highly advantageous
• Proficient in troubleshooting with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and experience in SAP is essential
• Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, experience in communicating with customers/vendors
• Analytical skills and good attention to detail

Position: Operations Manager

Area: East London

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Tertiary qualification, Supply Chain and Logistics Management Diploma / Degree

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the FMCG Industry
• Management of small fleet of vehicles
• Experience of storage of chemicals and understanding the associated risks
• Experience on Cargowise Warehouse Management system

Inventory Management

• Ensure that all clients are on boarded onto Cargowise 1 Warehouse Management System
• Ensure that automated stock on hand reports is set up for clients
• Ensure that the Cargowise system is effectively used for client’s stock takes
• Ensure weekly plan accounts for cycle counts for entire production range
• Ensure each client account is subjected toa monthly physical stock count comparing the physical stock on floor to Cargowise stock at hand in line with SLA requirements
• Ensure that cycle counts and stock takes results are submitted to client in line SLA requirements

Operations:

• Chep recons ensure weekly CHEP reconciliations are completed and documented
• Material Handling equipment ensures that all MHE checklist are reviewed daily and that all deviations and repairs are attended to
• Claims ensure that all claims or potential claims are being logged and investigated
• Warehouse lay0out and optimization managing warehouse space to maximise storage capacity and streamline product movement
• Quality control implementing quality checks to ensure product integrity throughout the warehouse process
• Compliance management ensure adherence to safety and compony policies within the warehouse

Client Interaction:

• Ensure all clients complaints are being with timeously
• Submit a monthly report to general Manager, detailed complaints received
• Attend SLA meetings with clients where required to do so

People Management:

• Leading and managing warehouse staff, assigning task and ensuring proper training to maintain operational efficiencies
• Contact labour management

Finance:

• Ensure that all operational billing activities are accounted for monthly
• Review monthly billing schedules
• Cost control measure to be put in place

Management Reports:

The monthly management reports to be done – CHEP recon, EC scorecard, Stock loss reports, Operational Report, OTP Progress Report, Management review pack

Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Business Acumen
• Organisational skills
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Above average communications skills

Competencies:

• Sound warehousing operational and warehouse management skills
• Sound knowledge in the handling, storage and transportation of dangerous goods
• Sound level pf computer proficiency – MS Office

Job Position: Yard Supervisor Ref: 5050 Location: PE/Gqeberha Salary: R25 000 per month negotiable commensurate with qualification and experience Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years Code 14 Drivers license
• Code 14 Driver experience highly advantageous
• Computer literate
• Previous Yard Supervisor skills/experience essential
• Mechanically orientated
• Energetic person with positive attitude
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Leadership and communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work overtime if needed
• Ability to work independently while still maintaining to clearly communicate with management
• Ability to work under pressure

• Oversee daily operations in the yard
• Safety compliance
• Smooth coordination between departments
• Ensure the yard is organised and accessible for customers, staff, Drivers and trucks/trailers
• Ensure employees follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organised work environment in every department
• Ensure trucks are equipped with correct equipment for securing loads
• Drivers testing of all new applicants
• Actively supervise and monitor operational activities within the yard
• Ensure compliance with transportation laws and regulations including safety protocols
• Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment within the yard
• General daily functions and duties
• Optimise fleet scheduling

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification – Supply Chain and Logistics Management Diploma/Degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience within the FMCG industry
• Management of small fleet of vehicles
• Experience of storage of chemicals and understanding the associated risks
• Experience on Cargowise Warehouse Management system
• Attention to detail and business acumen
• Organisational skills and excellent customer relationship management skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Sound warehousing operations and warehouse management skills
• Sound knowledge in the handling, storage and transportation of dangerous goods
• Sound level of computer literacy – MS Office

Key Performance Areas:

Inventory management:

• Ensure that all clients are on-boarded onto Cargowise warehouse management system
• Ensure that automated stock on hand reports are setup for clients
• Ensure that Cargowise system is effectively used for client stock takes
• Ensure weekly plan accounts for cycle counts for entire product range
• Ensure each client account is subjected to a monthly physical stock count comparing the physical stock on floor to Cargowise stock at hand in line with the SLA requirements
• Ensure that cycle counts and stock take results are submitted to clients in line with SLA requirements

Operations:

• Chep recons – ensure weekly Chep reconciliations are completed and documented
• Material handling equipment – ensure that all MHE checklists are reviewed daily and that all deviations and repairs required are attended to
• Manage warehouse space to maximise storage capacity and streamline product movement
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company policies within the warehouse

Client interaction:

• Ensure all client complaints are being dealt with timeously
• Submit a monthly report to the General Manager, detailing complaints received
• Attend SLA meetings with clients where required

People management:

• Leading and managing warehouse staff, assigning tasks and ensuring proper training to maintain operational efficiencies
• Contract labour management

Finance:

• Ensure that all operational billing activities are accounted for monthly
• Review monthly billing schedules
• Cost control measure to be put in place

Salary: R33 000 to R50 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience.

Job Position: Operations Manager – Supply Chain and Logistics Management/Warehouse

Ref: 5064

Location: East London

Salary: R33000 to R5000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience

Email your CV to

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification – Supply Chain and Logistics Management Diploma/Degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience within the FMCG industry
• Management of small fleet of vehicles
• Experience of storage of chemicals and understanding the associated risks
• Experience on Cargowise Warehouse Management system
• Attention to detail and business acumen
• Organisational skills and excellent customer relationship management skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Sound warehousing operations and warehouse management skills
• Sound knowledge in the handling, storage and transportation of dangerous goods
• Sound level of computer literacy – MS Office

Key Performance Areas:

Inventory management:

• Ensure that all clients are on-boarded onto Cargowise warehouse management system
• Ensure that automated stock on hand reports are setup for clients
• Ensure that Cargowise system is effectively used for client stock takes
• Ensure weekly plan accounts for cycle counts for entire product range
• Ensure each client account is subjected to a monthly physical stock count comparing the physical stock on floor to Cargowise stock at hand in line with the SLA requirements
• Ensure that cycle counts and stock take results are submitted to clients in line with SLA requirements

Operations:

• Chep recons – ensure weekly Chep reconciliations are completed and documented
• Material handling equipment – ensure that all MHE checklists are reviewed daily and that all deviations and repairs required are attended to
• Manage warehouse space to maximise storage capacity and streamline product movement
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company policies within the warehouse

Client interaction:

• Ensure all client complaints are being dealt with timeously
• Submit a monthly report to the General Manager, detailing complaints received
• Attend SLA meetings with clients where required

People management:

• Leading and managing warehouse staff, assigning tasks and ensuring proper training to maintain operational efficiencies
• Contract labour management

Finance:

• Ensure that all operational billing activities are accounted for monthly
• Review monthly billing schedules
• Cost control measure to be put in place