Overview
Logistics Specialist Jobs in Durban, South Africa at Abantu Staffing Solutions
Overview
Our Client in the Automotive industry is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and planning production requirements based on customer demands and order priorities, forecasting and controlling raw material requirements and procurement.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric
Relevant Logistics Management/Supply Chain Qualification
5 years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment
Job Responsibilities
Customers
Receive customer demand and verify accuracy weekly.
Analyse and understand changes from the previous release.
Discuss and agree on release changes with customers, considering supplier lead time and transport.
Ensure on-time in full deliveries to customers.
Suppliers
Plan raw material/component requirements based on demand.
Issue Raw Material / Component forecasts to suppliers weekly, monthly, and yearly.
Ensure on-time in full deliveries of raw materials.
Track all shipments to ensure on-time ETA’s.
Administer supplier purchase orders, including prices.
Assist with supplier scorecards.
Stores
Coordinate and monitor the receiving of goods and raw materials into Fixed Stock Locations and dispatch of finished goods from finished goods location.
Maintain required inventory and finished goods stock levels.
Ensure the inventory control method of FIFO is adhered to.
Quality Management System
Manage and implement the Logistics Quality Assurance systems.
Notify the quality department of any quality non-conformances that may lead to Customer complaints
Improve employees’ awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives.
Stock Handling
Ensure correct stock handling.
Move, pack, and maintain stock in the warehouse.
Issuing
Receive Stores Requisition s and coordinate issuing.
Assist with processing of rejects on the system.
Assist with Production planning and Data control.
Stock takes
Co-ordinate stock count based on Stock Take procedure.
Manage the integrity of the count.
Check stock condition during the count.
Investigate Variances.
Finished goods
Ensure maintenance of required finished good stock levels.
Follow up on any outstanding POD’s
Continuous Improvement
Support simplification and standardization of processes to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies.
Head team to develop, articulate and maintain logistic process documentation.
Implement quality and customer service standards, resolve problems and identify warehouse system improvements.
Develop and initiate monthly reports to track departmental objectives.
Reduce Cost and waste
Manage all inventory to optimal levels.
Manage Net Working Capital
People Management
Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
Ensure a safe, secure, and legal working environment.
Manage individual, team, and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.
Determine the training needs of the Department.
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
Ensure discipline is maintained in the department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Resolve grievances and disputes
SHE
Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
Address workplace hazards and risks
Apply safety, health and environmental practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment.
Title: Logistics Specialist
Company: Abantu Staffing Solutions
Location: Durban, South Africa
Category: Business (Operations Manager, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade)
