Logistics Coordinator, Solutions [South Africa]

 

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Logistics Coordinator, Solutions
Time Type: Full Time

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering an advantage

Intermedicate Computer Literacy Level in MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Advanced knowledge relevant Planning Management software/apps
Highly proficient in Excel for data management and reporting

Job Related Requirements

• Experience in expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing of workload
• Experience in a warehousing -and transport environment
• Intricate understanding of work balancing and capacity planning between multiple departments within an operation to find synergies to be able to achieve the highest output from a limited amount of resources
• Sound and proven skills in Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling & Monitoring.
• Must be able to meet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance to Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions and Workloads.
• Good interpersonal skills for client account management.
• Very good analytical skills, and ability to think logically.

Added Advantages for the role

• Warehouse experience & understanding

• Expediting, Planning & Scheduling experience and systems exposure

Main purpose of the role

This role will be responsible for the coordinating, planning and control of the inbound department at the Plumbago Distirubiton Center:

• Expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing of resources across various teams
• Expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing of inbound orders across various customer requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand the customer’s business
• Understand the customer’s customer requirements
• Develop a strong, trusting relationship with clients
• Deep understanding of contractual SLAs & KPIs
• Adherence to HSE compliance and responsibilities
• Adherence to tasks not stipulated in job profile i.e. audit compliance, adhoc duties due to operational requirements.
• Query management
• Complete daily system checks to ensure all orders are planned and executed as per customer KPI’s

Logistics Coordinator / Inbound Planner:

• Daily analysis of the inbound schedules and capacities, compare it to the available resources and create an optimal Inbound execution plan to achieve the highest output for the facility

o Plan according to SLA
o Ensure available time to process specific lines and units to achieve required SLA
o Ensure execution of the inbound load plan
o Communicate timeously and rectify deviation of the inbound load plan

• Have clear and consistent communication within and between relevant stakeholders to ensure all achievements and exceptions are managed pro-actively to ensure proper management of expectations

o Must push back to relevant stakeholders when the targets are not achievable and create alternatives to the challenges to ensure best scenario is achieved

• Job Rotation: Rotation amongst team members to create flexibility and personal growth.
• Consistently reviewing data to identify areas of improvement to further improve te output of the operation, load plan and deliverables within the team

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

 

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