Logistics Specialist - East London, South Africa - Abantu Staffing Solutions

Abantu Staffing Solutions
Abantu Staffing Solutions
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East London, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Minimum Requirements:


  • Grade 12 /Matric
  • Degree /National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
  • Experience within automotive supplier preferred (Highly advantageous)

Key Responsibilities:


  • Interpret customer EDI requirements into an effective production plan and release the same to the supplier base
  • Maintain required minimum stock levels in the warehouse by ensuring correct ERP configuration of part parameters for raw materials & finished parts respectively
  • Track and follow up on all inbound materials and escalate to Logistics Manager any delays at suppliers, in transit and deliveries into plant
  • Coordinate inbound shipments & deliveries with shipping agents, transporters, and warehouse supervisor to ensure a smooth flow of materials into the plant
  • Ensure best container utilisation to minimise unit shipping costs of all inbound materials
  • Ensure early escalation to relevant stakeholders in case of any potential supply risks
  • Timely submission of internal and external customer reports daily, weekly & monthly
  • Assisting with stocktakes and/or cycle counts when called upon
  • Form part of crossfunctional teams for Continuous Improvement, Engineering Changes, EHS, and other plant projects/initiatives
  • Conduct daily production meetings to monitor production output and hold production management accountable to meet the plan on time every time
  • Check finished product routings to ensure accurate material consumption to Bill of Materials
  • Control returnable CHEP packaging and ensure adequate coverage to satisfy production plan and shipments to customer
  • Schedule customer shipments and act as liaison with regard to matters relating to shipping
  • Create shipping paperwork, including customer ASN, for every shipment accurately and timely always
  • Facilitate ad hoc export shipments as required

Key Skills/ Competencies:


  • Strong customer orientation
  • Sound knowledge of supplychain management principles and practices
  • Analytical and Organisational Skills
  • Must be proactive & results driven
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to handle pressure
  • Teamplayer
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