Logistics Coordinator

  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
An opportunity has become available for a Logistics Coordinator reporting directly to the Logistics Manager. The successful individual will be the link between the Production and Stores teams, and would perform a variety of functions within the logistics space.Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with stores team leaders to ensure sufficient material availability
Ensure live recording of incoming material and issues, transfers and returns
Ensure adherence to SOP’s for effective storage control (including review and update of existing SOP’s)
Manage stock accuracy through daily cycle counts
Stock count report and variance analysis
Monthly Stock count report and age analysis report
Implement and maintain proper stock rotation
Allergen management and control in storage
Minimize stock write-offs and obtain approval for obsolete items
Ensure clear and effective communication to buyers on materials
Identify training requirements within the stores
Frequently analyse capacity constraints of all stores operations
Establish a firm interface between stores and processing/production
Attend and report back on material constraints at the daily MDWT Level 2 meeting
Focus attention on potential bottlenecks in stores to ensure optimum space efficiency
Forklifts and Forklift driver management
Ensure that health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to
Management of timesheets, absenteeism and temp labour requirements
Submit weekly summary to the Logistics manager of damages in stores
Attendance of weekly production planning meeting in order to arrange labour requirements accordinglyCompetencies:
Documenting Facts
Thinking Rationally
Building Relationships
Making Decisions
Staying Composed
Resolving Conflict
Working Together
Planning and Organising
Maintaining Productivity
Minimising RisksExperience Required
At least 5 years experience in a Receiving/Distribution/Factory environment of which a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Logistics Supervisor or Logistics Team Lead role, specifically gained within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
Proven experience in managing teams in a unionised environment requiredMinimum Qualifications Required
A completed tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Warehousing requiredAdditional Requirements
SAP experience essential
Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel)
Proven experience of supervising people and performance
Exposure to Industrial Relations (managing poor performance, disciplinary hearings)
Knowledge of Inventory Management Processes and Systems
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