37 Logistics jobs in Pinetown

Overview

FMCG / Retail / Wholesale / Supply Chain

South Africa - KwaZulu Natal , eThekwini Central (Durban / Pinetown / Umlazi)

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A manufacturing and packing of foods company based in Pinetown is looking for a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to join their team.

• Relevant tertiary qualification - Supply Chain / Logistics / Inventory or similar.
• Min 10 years experience in a food manufacturing industry min 5 year of which must be in a managerial capacity
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Fully computer literate

• Develop and implement strategies for operational growth to facilitate business targets.
• Managing and supervising planners and logistical staff, including mentoring.
• Maintain and enforce all health and safety protocols in the warehouse.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks with staff.
• Maintain all equipment, vehicles, and forklifts.
• Ensure 5S standards and housekeeping are always maintained.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant ISO Quality and Environmental standards, and all necessary documentation required is maintained and reported at audits.
• Addresses layout of warehouse to ensure optimum space utilisation and safe storage of all stockas per legislative requirements.
• Maintains FIFO and batch traceability.
• Manage Staff (Complement of 50 employees)
• Maintains the accuracy of inventory by enforcing tight control of all inbound and outbound movements and reconciliations and monthly counts.

Overview

The CFAO group contributes to the growth of the African continent, its industrialisation and the emergence of the middle class. With a turnover of more than 6.9 billion euros, access to 47 of the continent's 54 countries and 21,000 employees, CFAO is a major player in the fields of mobility, health, consumer goods, infrastructure and energy.

• Being part of a growing business sector
• Acting for the transformation of the African continent
• Learn, develop and succeed
• Joining a pan-African group and meeting thousands of different cultures

We are looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator based in South Africa

Job Description :

Company : Toyota Tsusho Africa (TTAF)

Toyota Tsusho Africa, established in 1999, specializes in Supply Chain Management and Production Assembly, delivering a range of value-adding solutions to the South African Automotive Industry.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an experienced and suitably qualified (Insert Position) to join our Team. The position is based in Durban, South Africa.

This position is open to South African Citizens.

• Essential duties and responsibilities
• Sales in line with Budget
• Cost management - overall cost of purchasing
• Maintenance of Customer information
• Customer relationship management (communication, need satisfaction, effective partnership)
• Understanding customer business environment
• Seeking potential customers for new business
• Complete APDP & EU declarations on a quarterly basis
• Effective & timeous email correspondence to customer and supplier
• Respond to queries timeously and close off open items.
• Handle process from Request for Quotation, Preparation of quote and order management.
• Supervise and assist in SAP processing- Creating delivery notes, Invoicing, Inbounding, MIRO
• Rundown sheet management - Tracking with supplier and customer on hand information
• First in First Out stock management and control
• Ensure invoicing is correct first time.
• Ensure queries are resolved timeously - Quality, Damaged Stock, Overdue Debtors, Airfreight cost capturing.
• Communication with Export country regularly
• Complete clearing instructions for supplier invoices with internal Clearing & Forwarding & and external parties.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth process flow of all business processes.
• Assist with divisional audit, verification of stock count
• W/H visit to understand space constraint (GG)

Experiential and Educational requirements:

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification (advantage)

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Business Degree
• At least 10 years experience in FMCG supply chain roles, with proven people management experience
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes, HACCP & FSSC 22000, ISO standards
• Strong computer literacy and systems experience

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to operational and financial targets
• Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain team, including Demand & Supply Planners, Material Planners, Procurement, Warehouse, and Shuttle Truck staff.
• Drive the optimisation of WMS (Warehouse Management System) tools to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient supply chain operations.
• Drive the optimisation of Planning to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient supply chain operations.
• Planning & Procurement:
• Oversee demand and supply planning processes to ensure optimal material availability while minimising excess and obsolete inventory.
• Lead and monitor all procurement activities for production materials, negotiating with suppliers for best value, quality, and delivery.
• Ensure planning system implementation and continuous improvement to enhance production PVA and inventory accuracy.

• Ensure all warehousing activities adhere to HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Drive 5S and health & safety culture in all warehouse operations, maintaining excellent housekeeping and equipment standards.
• Manage warehouse layouts for optimal space utilisation, safe storage, FEFO, and batch traceability.
• Enforce tight controls on inventory movements, ensuring accuracy through reconciliations, monthly counts, and WMS adherence.

• Direct and manage shuttle truck operations between four sites, ensuring cost-effective, safe, and compliant transportation of materials and finished goods.
• Monitor and improve FMX Driver Behaviour, ensuring OHS compliance and efficient PIT (Power Industrial Truck) utilisation.
• Manage PIT maintenance within budget.

• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, driving upskilling and succession planning. Ensure adequate cover for staff out of office.
• Set and monitor KPIs.
• Support staff to achieve targets in EBITDA, PVA, labour utilisation, Cost, OHS, and other performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and accountability.

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and team leadership.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Reliability and a results-driven approach.
• Ability to coordinate and control complex, multi-site operations.

• Develop and implement strategies for operational growth to facilitate business targets.
• Managing and supervising planners and logistical staff, including mentoring.
• Maintain and enforce all health and safety protocols in the warehouse.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks with staff.
• Maintain all equipment, vehicles, and forklifts.
• Ensure 5S standards and housekeeping are always maintained.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant ISO Quality and Environmental standards, and all necessary documentation required is maintained and reported at audits.
• Addresses layout of warehouse to ensure optimum space utilisation and safe storage of all stock as per legislative requirements.
• Maintains FIFO and batch traceability.
• Manage Staff (Complement of 50 employees)
• Maintains the accuracy of inventory by enforcing tight control of all inbound and outbound movements and reconciliations and monthly counts.

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.

Logistics Manager (Automotive Industry)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics and quality assurance? We’re looking for a Logistics Manager to lead inbound logistics operations, supplier quality, and inventory control for a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role
• Must have OEM Experience ( Automotive)
• Sound Behaviour
• Good People Skills

Salary: R650k per annum

• Plan and manage inbound material deliveries (Vehicles) in line with production schedules.
• Oversee rebate stock compliance and ensure audit readiness.
• Lead quality assurance for inbound materials and final line inspections.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement supplier quality improvements.
• Manage special suppliers and fitment centre logistics.
• Forecast material requirements and coordinate with procurement.
• Supervise logistics and quality teams, and generate performance dashboards.

• Strong experience in logistics or supply chain management, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and quality control processes.
• Experience with systems like Autocart and multi-supplier platforms.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent leadership skills.

• Experience in financial control (e.g., supplier invoice sign-off).
• Supporting customer service or technical teams in resolving escalations.