Permanent - Logistics Controller - Epping - South Africa

Position Summary

• To manage the external third party logistics, transport and DC Operations Service
• Providers and to ensure delivery to targeted metrics and SLA’s.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute logistics plans to enhance efficiency, minimize costs against SLA’s.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify potential areas for optimization for management action.
• Identify opportunities for improvement to streamline logistics processes.
• Guide 3PL on DC throughput focusing on sales target achievement.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including inventory management, stock control, and order fulfillment.
• Monitor carrying and processing costs.
• Foster a collaborative work environment focused on achieving operational goals.
• Provide input to contract renegotiations with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and transportation carriers.
• Monitor 3PL vendor performance against SLA and address any service issues.
• Evaluate new vendors and identify potential cost savings opportunities.
• Interrogate business data to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and track logistics performance, such as on-time delivery, order accuracy, and inventory turnover.
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Generate reports to provide insights on logistics performance to senior management.
• Liase with Sales Managers to deliver on sales orders OTIF and ensure sales targets are met.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Essential: Relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• Essential: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in logistics operations and supply chain management including warehouse management, transportation planning, and inventory control.
• Previous experience in warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and other logistics software will be advantageous

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to motivate a team effectively and drive performance
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on performance metrics.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and resolve logistical issues efficiently.