Our client in the Steel Production industry, has an EE opportunity available for a Group Manager: Logistics. This position will be based in the Vanderbijlpark area.

Requirements:

  • An applicable postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) or equivalent with extensive management experience in transport and logistics related activities
  • Knowledge and acquired skills regarding Microsoft Office packages, specially Excel
  • Knowledge and experience within the Power BI environment will be an advantage
  • An qualification in transport economics will be an advantage
  • At least 8 years’ experience in transport and logistics environment, including 3 years at a senior management position
  • Strategic leadership ability including strategy formulation and the implementation of strategic objectives spanning a 3 to 5 year timeline
  • Financial management experience within the Logistical environment
  • Knowledge and experience within a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of the structure and processes of transport related State Enterprises including rail and port operations

KPAs:

  • Manage and overseeing Inbound and outbound Logistic flows focusing on the execution of logistical flows as per design plans and intervening directly at operational level when delays arise
  • Set strategic objectives for Group Logistics in line with the company’s overall business strategy and which spans a one to five-year timeline
  • Play a key role in planning and implementing improvements to internal or external logistics systems and processes
  • Manage strategic relationships, including Service Level Agreements, with key Logistic Service Providers, Business Units, Joint Venture Partners and Special Interest Groups
  • Reducing Group Logistics Total Cost of Ownership through the successful execution of cost optimisation projects
  • Ensure resources and systems are adequately enhanced and utilised
  • Ensure compliance with all Human Resources Policies, Processes and Procedures, including Employment Equity and Succession Planning
  • SHE within Group Logistics

Please note should you not receive a response within 7 days of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.

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