Logistics Controller

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the job

• Overseeing company product supply chain
• Control the movement of materials needed for production into the manufacturing process and out to warehouse
• Manage inventory to ensure it is available when needed and to restock while keeping costs low
• Handle incoming and outgoing deliveries

Key Performance Indicators:

• Manage the process of scheduling the repair, maintenance, servicing, licencing, and cleanliness of all company’s vehicles
• Report on Km’s travelled by 1st of every Month
• Compare Actual Km’s vs Tracker Records
• Produce exception Report based on Average Km/h and Consumption
• Manage Containers with Diesel
• Manage warehouse inventory and keep records of the inventory to ensure accuracy
• Ensure accurate inventory to sales ratio to avoid overstock
• Follow procedures with regards to orders received / not received
• Review purchase orders and supplier delivery note to ensure accuracy
• Obtain product orders, including receiving deliveries
• Use computer to track product progress across multiple channels
• Ensure order accuracy; monitor incidents that occur
• Work with the sales team to improve the processing of customers' orders
• Ensure that policy and procedure for Goods Returned are adhered to
• All Goods returned to be received by you ONLY
• Goods Returned document needs to be completed
• All Goods Returned to be locked in cage until document has been authorised
• Picking Slips to be coordinated early
• Manage process of loading and checking to ensure accuracy
• Identify and communicate potential issues in your order fulfilment process
• Monitor cargo movement processes (Tracker Reports)
• Manage and Approve Daily Logbooks
• Plan and Coordinate cost effective loads early every morning according to the 9 Delivery Zones
• Problem Solving with regards to vehicles/drivers during after hours
• Keep files of goods delivered and received by preparing regular delivery and receiving reports for managers
• Optimize the Yard space by managing tidiness and recovery, free of rubbish
• Maintain a fully detailed layout of the yard
• Place merchandise in a warehouse or storeroom by packaging, lifting items as necessary, operating forklifts and pallet jacks for large goods
• Ensure storeroom is locked and key designated person in control
• Yard Rotation – Oldest stock on top
• Maintain effective housekeeping
• Maintain a system to fully control all straps, corners, rachets and tools for vehicles
• Continuous Upgrading and Improving of Storerooms (stacking, racking, labelling, maintaining)
• Maintain system of Remotes issuing to drivers to ensure Yard is always alarmed after hours

Staff Management:

• Setting clear goals and targets for subordinates and ensuring outputs are achieved
• Responsible for managing misconduct and performance management
• Ensure that warehouse staff are trained, competent and working at the right level
• Delegate individual responsibilities and projects
• Talent acquisition and onboarding
• Promote and maintain a healthy and safe working environment
• Provide motivation, support, and guidance to subordinates
• Supervise, coach and provide / arrange training for subordinates

Stakeholder engagement and communications:

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to improve business performance and logistics processes.

Requirements:

• Matric
• A tertiary qualification in Logistics will be an advantage
• Supervisory experience and leadership skills
• Logistics experience
• Computer Literate (Word / Excel (intermediate level) / Outlook)
• Strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans
• Solution orientated