LOGISTICS SUPPORT MANAGER – NAMIBIA DAIRIES (PTY) LTD 800 views

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To review systems performance and processes relevancy within the logistics operations by reporting, monitoring, carrying out budget analysis (current vs budget) as well as analyzing existing processes, to drive and optimize continuous improvements and enhance operational efficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management
Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience

PREFERRED/ADVANTAGEOUS:

SAP ERP & Fleet control systems
Logistics experience in an FMCG industry

KEY ACOUNTABILITIES:

Build and implement annual Logistics budget model based on parameters agreed with Finance
Monitor performance against budget on an ongoing basis and submit suggestions on how to improve performance/efficiencies
Carry out periodical audits to verify that operations comply with documented processes
Periodically report on key activities within operations and investigate and implement process improvements to enhance performance and efficiencies
Conduct regular surveys with regards to best practices in the logistics industry with the view of staying abreast of latest developments that may benefit operations
Monitor returns functions
Analyses costs and reports on cost management performance to Logistics Manager
Financial management of department in line with ND procedures and policies
Pro-actively forecast, prepare, implement, and manage Logistics Budgets in line with ND strategy.
SAP system development and support
Roadshow, DRM & Webfleet management
Distribution Monitoring Activities
Inventory Monitoring
Warehouse Monitoring Activities
General Logistics Support

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Written Communication
Emotional intelligence
Pro-active thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Influencing Skills
Numerical Skills