Candidate Info

Looking for a position as Logistics Manager where I can Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, vendors, and other logistics partners. Building positive relationships with these stakeholders is essential for ensuring smooth operations.

Company classification: Sales, Distribution & Aftermarket Support (sales & distribution only, in- or exclusive of maintenance, repair, overhaul & aftermarket. e.g. Tier 1 & 2, or OEM equipment supplier. DOES NOT MANUFACTURE). Industry in: Engineering - Electrical | Electronic Highest formal qualification and other: Advanced Certificate Discipline: Supply Chain Management Years of experience range: e. 11 to 15 years (d. 6 to 10 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 351 000 - 450 000, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: English, IsiZulu, Northern Sotho, Sepedi, Sesotho, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Zulu Gender: Male Ethnicity: African/Black Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions both nationally and internationally.

My education and extensive hands-on experience have equipped me with the necessary skills to excel , being responsible for ensuring accurate stock receipts, maintaining a safe and efficient warehouse environment, supervising staff, and overseeing all stock movements. I have a proven track record of achieving operational excellence.

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Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

Inventory Management: This involves overseeing the stock levels of incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. You'll need strong organizational skills and an eye for detail to track inventory and maintain proper stock levels.

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

Inventory Management: This involves overseeing the stock levels of incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. You'll need strong organizational skills and an eye for detail to track inventory and maintain proper stock levels.

Warehouse Operations: Understanding warehouse layout, optimizing picking routes, and ensuring proper allocation of resources are all part of this function.

Team Leadership: Supervising warehouse staff, delegating tasks, and fostering a collaborative work environment are essential qualities of a warehouse supervisor.

Communication: Effectively communicating with staff, management, and clients regarding stock levels, deliveries, and any warehouse-related issues is crucial.

Problem-Solving: Unexpected situations arise in any warehouse. Being able to think critically and find solutions to problems that may arise with deliveries, damaged goods, or misplaced inventory is a vital skill.

Compliance with Safety Regulations: Ensuring a safe work environment and adhering to safety protocols is paramount for any warehouse supervisor.

Ideal business title:

Logistics Manager

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

Plan, develop, and implement logistics strategies to optimize the movement of goods while keeping costs under control. This involves tasks like choosing the most efficient shipping routes and carriers, and negotiating rates.
Manage warehouse operations, including overseeing inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipping. This requires strong organizational skills and the ability to ensure that products are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time.
Oversee transportation and distribution activities. This includes selecting carriers, optimizing routes, and managing freight. Logistics managers need to be familiar with different transportation modes (e.g., truck, rail, air) and the associated regulations.
Ensure compliance with all applicable transportation regulations and safety standards. This is essential to ensure the safe and legal transport of goods.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, vendors, and other logistics partners. Building positive relationships with these stakeholders is essential for ensuring smooth operations.
Analyze logistics data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings. Logistics managers need to be able to identify trends and inefficiencies in the supply chain, and develop solutions to address them.
Lead and motivate a team of logistics professionals. This may involve tasks like delegating work, providing coaching, and resolving conflicts.
Accountabilities

On-time and cost-effective delivery of goods. This is the primary goal of logistics, and logistics managers are held accountable for meeting delivery deadlines and staying within budget.
Accuracy of inventory levels. Having the right amount of stock on hand is essential for meeting customer demand and avoiding stockouts.
Safety and security of goods in transit. Logistics managers are responsible for ensuring that goods are transported safely and securely, and that they arrive at their destination undamaged.
Customer satisfaction with logistics services. The efficiency and accuracy of logistics operations directly impacts customer satisfaction.
Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Logistics managers must ensure that their operations comply with all relevant laws and regulations, such as those governing transportation safety and environmental protection.
Meeting or exceeding budget targets. Logistics managers are typically given budgets for transportation and warehousing costs, and they are accountable for staying within those budgets.

Skill area of competence:

 Competency Based Recruitment
 Finance Management
 Achieving Goals And Objectives
 Team Management
 Presenting Info And Training Staff
 Computer Literacy
 Literacy And Numeracy
 Interpersonal Skills
 Communication Skills
 Performance Management Skills
 Conflict And Dispute Management Skills
 IR Skills
 Presentation Skills
 Leading And Deciding
 Analyzing And Interpreting
 Interacting And Presenting
 Adapting And Coping With Pressure And Setbacks
 Organizing And Executing
 Enterprising And Performing

Ideal company (culture and values):

Overall, the ideal company culture would be one that is intellectually stimulating, collaborative, and purpose-driven. It would be a place where I could continue to learn and grow, while also contributing to something positive.

If you are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor, then do get in touch.

Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.

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