Logistics Specialist at Red Bull

About the job

This role is suited for a talented individual who has incredibly strong supply chain and financial acumen, with a focus on data and cost reduction within operations. Red Bull South Africa is in a period of high growth and this comes with additional volume and complexity within the local supply chain. The logistics specialist will analyze local supply chain costs supporting the local logistics team in implementing cost saving initiatives.

Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
Logistics Functions

• Work on inbound container network and improve Port Direct Container % for CPT, PE and DBN by a minimum of 5% for these ports of entry based on current base container volume.
• Project member to improve inbound container visibility to reduce cost of container storage and reduce lead time / GRV time.
• Inform Supply and Demand planner on all direct movements to align on product planning (IBT’s)
• Assist in management of 3PL service providers and other vendors such as courier 3PL and clearing agent.
• Manage report and reconcile all stock ageing.

REPORTING AND IMPROVEMENT PROCESSES

• Report and track the following monthly: - DEM/DET cost for all shipment and imports.
• Driving Improvement - Cost analysis on material movements. - Reduction in DEM/DET cost for all shipment and imports. - Report any inefficacies to applicable manager and propose ways of improvement. - Lead Sugar Tax Duty Draw backs for exports into Botswana, Swaziland, and Lesotho. - Reduce WHSE & DIST cost savings through efficiencies such as a co-loading project with 3PL and managing this. - Lead co-packing at 3PL to support Off Premise with display stands while ensuring optimal stock levels of materials are maintained. - Develop models and templates within Logistics to monitor and mitigate costs / overspend in Local COGS and PDC. - Stay abreast of best-in-class processes within Logistics and benchmark regularly.

PROVIDE SUPPORT AND INSIGHTS

• Act as stand in for the Logistics Coordinator & Logistics Manager functions.
• Supply Logistics and Demand Planning with IBT (inter branch transfer) movement and warehouse stock allocation/utilization.
• Act as intermediate between 3PL, clearing agents & Finance with regards to claims, insurance, destruction, and theft. Analyze and support with root causes of damages received/claimed and validity of claims from 3PL’s.
• Assist with investigations into Cooler damages, maintenance, and destruction of unused assets, collating the necessary CCF sustainability information.
• Evaluation of costs, rate cards and rate increases, in support of rate negotiations with 3PL’s.

ACCOUNT AND PAYMENT RECONCILIATION

• Verify (Together with the Logistics Manager) all invoices related to the movement of goods, and or service as requested by the Operations department.
• Ensure payments are made and processed in full and on time.
• Ensure all invoice related queries are resolved within acceptable timeframes.
• Process, keep record and file all documents as required by the business.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

• Handle all insurance claims related to product damage with applicable Head Office staff.
• Actively partake in any sustainability projects as required by business.
• Lead RBZA’s 2024 SARS Authorized Economic Operator accreditation and improve speed of SARS customs and duty processing, reducing customs stops & inspections that will reduce cost.

VISIT

• Support projects and budgeting of VISIT 3PL.
• Assist with ME recon and visibility.
• Risk mitigation – ensuring all VISIT LOA’s are maintained and applied for averting penalty fees.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise
that matter most for this role:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Customer-oriented focus and good at relationship building.
• Ability to communicate and present at senior management level.
• The ability to function independently, in a team and under pressure.
• Accuracy, innovation and results driven focus with an attention to detail paramount.
• 3PL / logistics / supply chain experience as well as an understanding of warehousing and distribution practices would be advantageous.
•  A tertiary qualification in either Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering that supports supply chain functions.
• Competent in business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau or other software used for managing data and creating visualizations for decision making.
• Computer literacy (MS Office) & SAP non-negotiable.
• SAPICS qualification would be advantageous.