Senior Logistics Coordinator, Solutions at DSV

Tertiary Qualification(s)

• Matric, Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering an advantage.
• Experience in warehouse -and transport industry.
• Additional Computer Skills
• Knowledge in Warehouse Management Systems
• Proficient in Excel for data management and reporting is essential

Job-related Requirements

• 2 – 3 years experience in planning, scheduling & balancing of operational workload in a warehouse environment
• Experience in a warehousing environment is essential  Intricate understanding of work balancing and capacity planning between multiple departments within an operation to find synergies to be able to achieve the highest output from a limited amount of resources
• Sound and proven skills in Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling & Monitoring.
• Must be able to meet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance to Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions and Workloads.
• Good interpersonal skills for client account management. Very good analytical and -problem solving skills, and ability to think logically.

ADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE

• Experience in fashion & retail environment
• Electives
• High rated in the following:
• Warehousing & initiatives / projects / improvements 
• Planning and warehouse software 
• Customer orientated 
• Committed 
• Good team player
• Eager to learn & grow
• Multi-skilling
• Must be able to work in a diverse environment
• Positive attitude
• Excellent client relationship history 
• System & process enhancement experience & ability
• Ability to think & plan long term

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• This role will be responsible for the coordinating, planning and control of daily, weekly and monthly tasks within a Distribution Center: Expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing of activities and resources to ensure internal & external requirements are met.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the customer’s business Understand the customer’s customer requirements
• Develop a strong, trusting relationship with clients
• Deep understanding of contractual SLAs & KPIs
• Adherence to HSE compliance and responsibilities
• Adherence to tasks not stipulated in job profile i.e. audit compliance, adhoc duties due to operational requirements.
• Query management Complete daily system checks to ensure all orders are planned and executed as per customer KPI’s

Logistics Coordinator:

• Daily analysis of the outbound schedules, and capacities, compare it to the available resources and create an optimal warehouse execution plan to achieve the highest output for the facility
• Plan according to SLA
• Ensure available time to process specific lines and units to achieve required SLA
• Ensure execution of client orientated trackers
• Communicate timeously and rectify deviation of the plan
• Ensure aging is up to date and shortages is communicated
• Have clear and consistent communication within and between relevant stakeholders to ensure all achievements and exceptions are managed pro-actively to ensure proper management of expectations
• Must push back to relevant stakeholders when the targets are not achievable and create alternatives to the challenges to ensure best outcome is achieved
• Job Rotation: Rotation amongst team members to create flexibility and personal growth.
• Consistently reviewing data to identify areas of improvement to further improve the output of the operation and deliverables within the team