Logistics and Infrastructure Manager Bulks and Base Metal at Anglo American

Job Description:

To fulfil the role of the Logistics and Infrastructure Manager BBMSA, you will play a key role responsible for: 

• Execute planning and scheduling, in accordance with Anglo American Platinum’s Bulks & Base Metals planning policies and processes and within the Logistics capacity constraints.
• Resolve any immediate supply, infrastructure, inventory, and demand imbalances.
• Schedule and execute mine/plant and port (Richards Bay, Durban or other) stockpile replenishment requirements once TFR (Transnet Freight Rail) rail constraint has been resolved and appropriately managed.
• Manage operational requirements of all rail and port contracts (daily relationship with TFR, TPT, TFE, TNPA and Agents). 
• Leverages optimisation possibilities of existing assets to achieve continuous improvement.
• Steers technology, optimization and develop capacity growth projects.
• Provide service authority as the main representative for the Logistics and Infrastructure team.
• Schedule, coordinate / manage and adjust all rail load-out operations and TFR rail operations, including product types, and port stockpile versus direct on vessel decisions.
• Be involved in operational handling and coordination of 3rd party purchases (FOT / FOB / CIF).
• Maintain the register of ‘swaps’ either owed to or owed by Rustenburg Platinum Mine (RPM).
• Manage the operational performance of all freight forwarding, road transport, shipping, and logistics service provider contracts.
• Accountable for capacity and infrastructure planning in South Africa and cross border if required.
• Establish a solid planning and reporting process for the respective co-products in the RPM portfolio.
• Custodian of all logistics and services contracts.

This role forms part of the Marketing Team at a Band 5 level reporting to the Head of Logistics and Sales Operations with 2 direct reports

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Completed degree in a related supply chain or commercial discipline.
• Completed or in the process of completing a postgraduate commercial qualification would be advantageous.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in bulks and/or base metals logistics and infrastructure.
• Knowledge Integrated Sales and Operations Planning (ISOP) processes would be advantageous.

Other Requirements:

• Advanced computer literacy.
• Valid South African Drivers License.

 Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong engagement skills – positively influence results.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Deadline driven.
• Solid numerical and analytical skills.
• Project management skills.