Operations Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is looking for an Operations Manager (Senior Local Logistics experience) to join their team in the Wellington.  Experience as a Senior Logistics Coordinator within local transport will be very beneficial.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• In co-operation with management, the sales team and area / procurement managers, execute and manage the logistics from the farms to end clients.
• Appoint, negotiate, agree SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and oversee operations with:
• Transport service providers
• Warehouse service providers
• Clearing agents
• Port service providers
• Shipping lines & freight forwarders
• Ensure timely and effective communication between all internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with service providers
• Reporting on all logistics activities and costs
• Meeting logistics KPI’s
• Ensure all administration related to logistics service providers is accurately and timeously completed.
• Regular visits to service providers and operational sites.

 
REQUIREMENTS

• Adequate tertiary qualification
• Experience in logistics and supply chain management
• Proven record of successfully building and managing relationships with logistics service providers
• Management experience
• Computer literate
• Strong negotiation skills
• Understanding of management and reporting systems
• Available to travel
• Based in Wellington, Western Cape
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team
• Easily adaptable
• Management skills
• Strategic approach to logistics
• Problem solving skills
• Effective time management
• Effectively negotiating with and managing service providers

REMUNERATION

Market related, depending on experience and qualifications

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email CR682 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format, salary expectation as well as your notice period to  Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.