Key Duties and Responsibilities
Logistics Strategy & Execution
Develop an understanding of Logistical network and requirements:
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Develop and deliver brand focused effective campaigns including Digital based on identified and relevant consumer insights.
Execute shipment planning and trip scheduling.
Optimize the load plan.
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Resource availability setup and allocated prior to commencement of the plan. Fleet mix analysis conducted and understood.
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Shipments prepared and captured into JDE (Anaplan)
Review load plan execution
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Current day plan deviation managed, and appropriate corrective action taken.
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Previous day plan versus actual activity reviewed to correct and prevent the recurrence of current and/or potential issues.
Duty Payments
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Plan and execute duty payments in line with national stock requirements.
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Liaise with key stakeholders i.e., DSV, JFH, Bond Managers and Finance to facilitate a smooth operation.
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Transfer of stock on JDE to reflect the stock in the correct location.
Leading and Managing third party primary distribution service providers
Manage own performance
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Appropriate self-management practices employed, and challenging goals which will continually push own performance agreed and achieved
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Own performance self-assessed and evaluated annually against goals and KPI’s, and deviations managed through corrective action.
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Problem-solving techniques used to determine the root cause of problems, identify and develop solutions, and resolve issues.
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Regular feedback solicited from peers and other stakeholders on own performance, with areas of concern addressed.
Manage third party primary distribution service providers
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Daily monitoring of site operational performance against standards (SLA), compiling KPIs and reviewing at meetings/forums
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Effective and efficient management of the claims process
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Implementing procedures to manage contractor non-conformance and ensuring understanding by applying measures to track performance.
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Root cause analysis of queries and complaints conducted to prevent recurrence
Financial & Budget Management
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Manage costs against approved budget
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Understanding demonstrated of productivity KPI’s and how the planning process influences these.
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Productivity KPI’s reviewed and managed to ensure alignment to budget.
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Identify and highlight potential areas of saving and optimization
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Optimize bottom line results
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Expenditure controlled against budgets and forecasts, with spend aligned against budget period phasing and commentary provided accordingly.
Cross Functional Team Management and Communication
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Lead effectively cross functional stakeholders to deliver clear execution plans.
Key Competencies and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Functional and Technical Competencies
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Forecasting, Import / Export Procedure, Warehouse and Distribution planning, Warehouse Distribution and Transportation Management, Company & Product Knowledge, Operational Policy & Procedures
Behavioral Competencies
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Effective Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Teamwork, Communication, Technical Expertise, Presentation Skills, Influencing & Negotiation, Big Picture Thinking, Innovation, Change Management, Making Things Happen, Initiative, Analytical Skills
Leadership Competencies
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Strategic Vision, Entrepreneurship, Result Orientation, Live the Values, Team Management, People Development
Qualifications and Experience:
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Relevant Supply Chain Diploma / Degree
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Experience in ERP Software (JDE)
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Valid Driver’s License
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2024-10-01
Target End Date:
2024-10-31
