Altron TMT Careers – Logistics Manager

Job Description:

• Control costs related to the generation of production plans, procurement, storage, handling and administration of stock
• Determine, implement and monitor purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans
• Develop, direct and manage the logistics function
• Liaise with other departments and customers concerning their specific requirements
• Monitor and review storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
• Operate recording systems to track all movements of supplies and finished goods, and ensuring re-ordering and re-stocking at optimal times
• Oversee the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transaction
• Prepare and implement plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost

Job Responsibilities:

• Meet expectations of external and internal customers
• Regular liaison & negotiations with suppliers, vendors and custom clearance service providers
• Manage faulty items process and ensure warranties and guarantees are in place and used
  Staff Leadership and Management
• Manage the effective achievement of the logistics’ team’s objectives through effective leadership and by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating team to maximise performance.
• Build and manage a high performing team by providing leadership, role clarity, training and career development.
• Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessary.
• Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals and performance objectives for the team.
• Set KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implemented performance review program within the business unit.
• Encourage knowledge transfer through development and implementation of a knowledge transfer plan and drive continuous improvement philosophy through the knowledge transfer plan.
• Identify, understand and manage personal development requirements as well as among team members
• Promote an ‘Altron centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance.
• Ensure that appropriate governance systems are in place and in line with future requirements, i.e. policies, procedures
• Lead and guide improvement projects that will increase profits or protect against risks in the function.
• Manage stock quality and ISO requirements with regards ordering of parts (new and existing)
• Establish and maintain the highest ethical standards in operations practices.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or business related degree.
• 6 years proven experience in Logistics Management  and Imports
• Sound exposure in following fields: stock keeping and financial systems
• Supplier and contract experience

Job Details:

Company: Altron

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Midrand

Application Deadline: N/A

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