Logistic Planner at Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM)

Specification

Plan and organize Vehicles on day to day basis for outbound operation in consultation and effective co-ordination with third party logistic service providers and Team Lead to ensure that all Orders are fulfilled accurately, error free and speedily.

• Manage daily operations of Logistics with a concentration on domestic & export outbound.
• Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• An efficient management of Transportation to ensure smooth & timely supply of products across the locations.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with outbound domestic carriers.
• iaise with vendors and transportation companies regarding inter- and intra-company shipments and expedite where required in order to prevent delays and extra charges/demurrage
• Liaise with internal/external customers on loading and delivery of orders following the dispatch plan, including proper documentation for export shipments
• Load and dispatch customer orders following the dispatch plan, in order to achieve maximum On Time In Full deliveries
• Review and respond to internal and external service performance and interact with carriers regarding issues.
• Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification and performance evaluation.
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage, motivate, train, and develop Logistics team in order to meet total customer service.
• Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain.
• Certified courses in Supply Chain.
• Member of IIMM / IFPSM / CIPS / APICS body.
• Work experience of 3 years in similar role with 4+ years in ERP based Supply Chain
• Preferred industry – Manufacturing, FMCG
• Experience of managing various Transporters and fleet management is preferred.

Job Closing Date 04/04/2022