Group Logistics Manager - JHB at Servest SA

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Minimum 10 years of working experience with a warehouse (cross dock) operations, with distribution and replenishment ordering.
• A relevant degree / diploma in Logistics / Warehousing / Supply Chain or an equivalent will be beneficial.
• Demonstrated proficiency in stock management and an understanding of the financial and operational impacts.
• Advanced Knowledge of Accpac, Sage Inventory Advisor, Granite WMS or equivalent systems & processes required.
• Experience with other software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office (Advanced level of Excel is essential to ensuring success in the role).
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the warehouse, logistics and distribution process.
• Ability to reconcile stock transactions.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy, including the ability to prioritize, organize and follow through.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision, while working cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Ability to lead a team in multiple locations (matrix organisation management).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Expedite (daily) all outstanding Purchase Orders. All late deliveries are communicated with the Supply Chain team and the receiving branch;
• Monitoring and documenting all stock movements into and out of the warehouse and ensuring compliance to company procedures;
• Capture and post all Receipt transactions using the PO and supplier delivery note/invoice and POD received from every branch; Liaise with all branches for POD documentation;
• Check and post all inventory transactions provided by the Logistics Admin Manager;
• Ensures that all products match the company PO & supplier invoice before receipting. Queries are resolved timeously to ensure stock received can be packed away and used for operations and sales orders;
• Liaise with Goods Receiving, Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Controllers, Receiving Quality Controller and/or Operations Controllers for any queries on deliveries / transfers / returns / internal usage / stock counts;
• Manages and posts Inter-branch Transfers (Transfer and Transfer Receipt). Communicate any delays with the relevant branches / departments / Demand Planner. Weekly checks that all transactions sent have been posted, and monthly checks before stock counts at each branch;
• Liaise with Distribution Clerk for all transfers to branches to ensure the best cost of delivery is quoted;