Senior Logistics Manager Jobs at City of Boise in Johannesburg, Gauteng

City of Boise company opens jobs for Senior Logistics Manager positions in the Gauteng region. The type of work we provide is Contract.

The criteria for the employees we need are having Management and Manufacturing skills with Mid-Senior level experience, as well as employees who are honest, disciplined and responsible.

The estimated salary offered by this company is quite competitive around R 7 900 - R 11 000 (per month). However, the salary can go up or down depending on the company that decides it.

The Headhunters company itself is engaged in Government Administration, of course if you are interested in applying for this company, you can register immediately.

Job Information

Job Description

A leading furniture manufacturer situated in the South of Johannesburg, is seeking to employ a Senior Logistics Manager who will report directly to the COO & CEO.

Note

• This is a fixed term contract position
• This is a senior management position and only candidates whose experience and qualifications match the minimum requirements need apply
• Applicant should ensure that their application includes an updated and detailed CV, copies of all qualifications and a minimum of three contactable references.

Main Job Responsibilities

To manage the entire Logistics Department, including but not limited to:

• Oversee and control transport of finished goods between the factory and the warehouse
• Oversee the finished goods in terms of stock and stock rotation and manage the monthly stock take in the warehouses on finished goods.
• Oversee and control housekeeping inside the finished goods warehouses.
• Oversee the outstanding POD’s for the stock already delivered to customers.
• Oversee the entire Logistics functions of the company with reference to the following:
• the company fleet in terms of maintenance, services, roadworthy and licences.
• manage third party transporters in terms price negotiations, contracts and POD’s.
• loading and deliveries of stock to Customers
• manage the booking of deliveries with customers and ensure bookings are made from the production plan based on stock availability date.
• manage the communication between the dispatch and production departments to ensure that accurate and vital information gets shared on a daily basis.
• manage load planning to ensure that stock gets delivered on the arranged booking dates and at the minimum possible cost.
• manage the daily communication between the customer service and dispatch department to ensure that defective stock from customers gets repaired and re-delivered to customers within 21 days of the complaint.
• drafting and compiling of accurate annual Logistics Budget.
• manage and control costs according to budget in all areas.
• reduce transport costs by improving processes.
• carry out continues (min, bi-weekly) communication with Logistics team.

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A Bachelors Degree in Logistics
• 5-10 years experience as a Manager/HOD, from a manufacturing/FMCG/Logistics environment
• Currently managing no less than 50 subordinates (general workers, supervisors, administrators and managers)
• Fully computer literate with advance EXCEL knowledge
• SYSPRO experience will be advantageous
• Be able to work independently, be able to prioritize work tasks, work under pressure and be able to multi task
• Well spoken – English proficient

Desired Skills

• Logistics Management
• Warehouse Management
• Distribution logistics

Desired Work Experience

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree

Benefit

• gain experience
• taught first
• Get bonus if overtime