Logistics Manager at Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd

Responsibilities

Logistics, Distribution, Local & Exports  

• Lead and execute the logistics function across the company
• Manage loads across packed, bulk oil, meal, seed formats and others – circa 1000-1500 loads per month nationally
• Implementation and management of scheduling across all routes including slot bookings
• Schedule and load optimization in line with the business strategy
• Supplier management ensuring cost effective transport contracting and service level management
• Returns management, transit diversions and exception management
• Manage SOILL fleet consisting of 15+ Vehicles ensuring profitability
• Cost & Efficiency reporting across all formats 
•  Management of Exports: forwarding agents and all role players both internal and external

Quality Control & Food Safety  

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and requirements for own fleet and service providers

Maintenance and housekeeping management  

• Ensure that the SOILL fleet is managed in conjunction with the maintenance department and service providers

 Utilization of personnel and equipment              

•  Ensure vehicles are properly maintained in conjunction with the maintenance department
•  Ensure the utilization of SOILL vehicles
•  Ensure daily and trip checks are executed

Monitoring and improvement of logistics processes       

•  Monitor existing processes and procedures to ensure maximum utilization of resources
• Ensure Logistics load planning is executed within time fencing constraints
• Ensure the timeously loading and offloading of vehicles
• Manage standing time to an absolute minimum
•  Manage route and driver planning

Health and safety           

•  Ensure that the logistic function in compliance with national regulations
•  Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment
•  Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training / programmes
•  Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times
• Ensure team adherence to safety requirements

Employee management and development

• Ensure overall compliance with relevant procedures and policies
• Ensure that all team members have clearly defined job profiles
• Regular goal reviews are completed to assess achievement of results
• Support, coaching and mentoring is continuously provided to the team to ensure that objectives are met
• Appropriate allocation of resources to meet operational demands
• Ensure adequate succession planning in order to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements

Requirements

Qualification and Experience

•  3 Year Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics Management
•  5 Years relevant working experience in a FMCG or similar environment
•  Working experience with regards to logistics management essential
• Computer literacy on MS Office packages with specific reference to Excel
• Working knowledge of Logistics Management Systems would be advantageous
• Thorough understanding of financial reporting and control procedures essential
• Familiar with Food Safety Standards (HACCP or FSSC22000 recommended)