Logistics Specialist - Kempton Park at DHL

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Analyse end-to-end operational processes to find Efficiencies and create Standardisation;
• Implement new and standard Operational Processes and Systems;
• Identify problematic processes and/or systems outputs and provide efficient and effective solutions to the operations;
• Develop and refining local procedures that support an efficient operation;
• Provide timely and accurate management information & reports as required, to Senior Management and Customers on a daily, weekly / monthly basis;
• Benchmarking operational processes and systems and align to best practices and trend;
• Align operational solutions effectively with the relevant internal and external stakeholders;
• To support IT and Operations related to implementation / upgrade activities on sites, with the responsibility for the development of agreed plans and delivery to timescale and agreed to budgets;
• Drive cost containment and/or cost reductions through development of efficient processes and/systems;
• Analyse and recommend changes to Standard Operating Procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency and operational effectiveness;
• Identify areas of opportunity for improvement within the operations;
• Be actively involved in and support change initiatives;
• Ensure compliance to all policies and Standard Operating Procedures;
• Support internal decision making processes by presenting accurate fact based information, which can be concisely presented to management for critical review and approval, in either presentation and/or report form;
• Interface effectively with the Site Teams, IT, Solutions Design and Business Development departments to gather information and build efficient, cost effective solutions
• Ensure site complies with policies and procedures as per SOP's
• Audit & check Service level  / returns reason code allocation
• Manage system outputs in line with site financial budget strategy

Qualifications

• Matric 
• Educated to university degree level or equivalent professional qualification
• Tertiary Qualification (Logistics, Business)
• 5-10 years warehousing/logistics experience             

Skills/Competencies/Experiences

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules     
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Self-starter
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Excellent Systems knowledge
• Good Problem solving & Follow through ability