Logistics Specialist - Beverage Industry

Hire Resolve

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

Job SummaryHire Resolve's client in the Beverage Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Logistics Specialist to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape.Responsibilities:

Focus on data and cost reduction within operations.
Analyze local supply chain costs, supporting the local logistics team in implementing cost-saving initiatives
Work on the inbound container network and improve Port Direct Container % for CPT, PE, and DBN by a minimum of 5% for these ports of entry based on the current base container volume
Manage reports and reconcile all stock aging
Cost analysis on material movements
Reduction in DEM/DET cost for all shipments and imports
Act as a stand-in for the Logistics Coordinator & Logistics Manager functions
Supply Logistics and Demand Planning with IBT
Evaluation of costs, rate cards, and rate increases in support of rate negotiations with 3PLs
Ensure payments are made and processed in full and on time
Assist with ME recon and visibility
Handle all insurance claims related to product damage with applicable Head Office staff.
Actively partake in any sustainability projects as required by business.
Risk mitigation: ensuring all VISIT LOAs are maintained and applied to avert penalty fees

Requirements:

A tertiary qualification in either Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Industrial Engineering that supports supply chain functions
Competent in business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau, or other software used for managing data and creating visualizations for decision-making
Computer literacy (MS Office) & SAP are non-negotiable
SAPICS qualification would be advantageous
Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment
Handling high volumes and requests in a pressurized environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Customer-oriented focus and good at relationship-building
Ability to communicate and present at senior management level
The ability to function independently, in a team, and under pressure
Accuracy, innovation, and results-driven focus with attention to detail are paramount.
3PL/logistics/supply chain experience as well as an understanding of warehousing and distribution practices would be advantageous.

Benefits:

Training & Development
Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

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Salary: negotiable.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Rebecca Grylls, Ashley Feldtmann, or Brittney Basson at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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or email us your CV:We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.Hire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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