National Logistics Manager – Agricultural Products

Qualifications

Qualification: Matric, plus a relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture or Logistics.

Requirements: Minimum 10 years in an operational logistics management role in South African Agriculture is essential.

• Proven strong leadership and management capability.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and written).
• Good computer skills including:
  Email, MS Office – advanced capability in excel is essential, ERP system operational experience
• Proven report writing skills.
• Proven ability to liaise and negotiate with suppliers.
• Team leader/player.
• Ability to set targets (KPIs), motivate and inspire staff to achieve targets.
• Ability to prioritise responsibility under pressure.
• Self-motivated.
• Personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills.

Purpose of role:

• To guide the company towards high levels of performance and cost efficiency in all logistics and related activities.
• Oversee all logistics aspects of the Agri business nationwide and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead and drive the company’s logistics strategy and planning.
• Responsible for developing KPIs and routinely assessing the logistics performance of the company as well as identifying and addressing potential risks and concerns.

• Oversee all routine logistics activities nationwide.
• Oversee all transport and fleet management activities nationwide.
• Negotiating transport rates and arrangements nationwide.
• Lead and drive logistics strategy and planning.
• Lead and manage customer care functions to provide industry leading levels of performance and service toward customers.
• Inventory Management – responsible and accountable for stock under their control – e.g. mitigating and pro-active measures like security, cycle counts and other related good inventory practices.
• Actively assist with executing stocktakes and reconciliations, including pro-active management of consignment stock.
• Legal compliance including but not limited to Dangerous goods storage and transport regulations.
• Identify and track key KPIs to drive performance and meet any group requirements.
• Assist with budgeting and monitoring of performance vs budget (Logistics related).
• Prepare Tax pack on a monthly basis.
• Compliance to Groups policies and directives.
• Attend and report at various operational meetings e.g. MANCO meetings.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s culture and values, always ensuring responsible management of resources and maintenance of high standards and discipline within the logistics department nationwide.
• Responsibilities are not limited to the above but includes all aspects relating to operational logistics management.

Candidate should be a team player, have good communication skills (verbal and written), exercise a high degree of self-discipline, confidentiality, and demonstrative initiative.

A CLEAR CREDIT AND CRIMINAL RECORD IS A PREREQUISITE FOR EMPLOYMENT
. Appointments will be made in line with the company’s employment equity policy.

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