Role Purpose:<\/p>\n
The purpose of the position is to develop and manage the logistics flow in the organization to serve market demand while ensuring optimal inventories across all sites in line with the sales demand of the business. The logistics manager will develop and implement practical logistics policies and strategies in line with UHL guidelines so as to facilitate the achievement of company objectives.<\/p>\n
Key Duties and Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Distribution operations<\/p>\n
\tCoordinate deliveries for exports and local markets, ensure on-time and in-full delivery, and maintain strong internal and external partnerships
\n\tSupervise daily distribution operations.
\n\tDevelop, implement, and maintain documentation for all policies, processes, and procedures in\u00a0 logistics and distribution management to ensure consistent practices and maintain efficiencies of scale; ensure documentation is up-to-date and easy to access.
\n\tBuild and track cost and productivity metrics and KPIs to drive cost savings, service improvements, and progress toward operational targets.
\n\tDevelop and oversee processes for management of transportation initiatives, including liaising between transport companies, coordinating deliveries, and enforcing deadlines, implementing onboarding programs, sourcing new carriers, and ensuring compliance.
\n\tManage the company fleet of trucks, both owned and outsourced and work with the Procurement Manager on a quarterly review of transporters\/suppliers.<\/p>\n
Distribution planning, implementation and cost management<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Manage efficient flow of outgoing products to ensure customers receive products on time and at a good cost.
\n\tEnsure safe and efficient distribution of goods, and ensure that orders are fulfilled correctly.
\n\tPlan and manage logistics and transportation of finished goods for various company locations and customer deliveries.
\n\tKeep track of quality of goods, delivery timelines, transport costs and efficiency of distribution function.\u00a0
\n\tAssess and advice on the logistics needs for various locations. Plan routes and process shipment of products to and from various locations.\u00a0
\n\tWorking closely with functions to ensure proper budgeting for contracted services.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Inbound Logistics Management<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Assess and provide logistics needs for various locations, including interplant transfers.
\n\tPlan routes and process shipment of products to and from various locations.\u00a0
\n\tFollow up with suppliers to ensure orders are ready and shipped within the agreed lead times, offering market intelligence regarding shipping lines and routes for efficiency.
\n\tEnsuring timely processing of import permits for all imported goods through respective government departments.
\n\tManaging clearing agents and inbound transporters to ensure performance as per SLAs.
\n\tEnsure customs documentation\/clearing process is done on time to avoid storage\/demurrage.<\/p>\n
Budgeting & Financial Control<\/p>\n
\tManage and control Sales & General Expenses Administration (SGA) within approved budget
\n\tBudget control and performance reporting\u2014budget vs. actual, key performance indicators, and service level agreement attainment and management.<\/p>\n
Job Requirements<\/p>\n
Educational Background & Experience<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s Degree in Logistics and\/or Supply Chain Management
\n\tMaster\u2019s degree will be an added advantage
\n\tMinimum of 10 years working experience in the field of Logistics.
\n\tKnowledge and experience of modern supply chain concepts, techniques, practices and IT systems.
\n\tComputer skills, Access, Excel, MS Word, MS office.
\n\tExperience of ERP systems and eProcurement.
\n\tExperience in developing supplier partnerships in a complex environment.<\/p>\n
Key Attributes\/Competencies<\/p>\n
\tGood interpersonal skills and a proven team player.
\n\tCredibility and flexibility to deal with stakeholders at all levels in the organization.
\n\tMust be proactive, adhere to deadlines, possess problem-solving skills, be a quick learner and able to work under pressure.
\n\tGood Networking skills – able to use networks to obtain information and build partnerships
\n\tAbility to strive to achieve high quality results with a persistently positive outlook in the face of challenges and setbacks.<\/p>\n
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