Logistics Manager

Key Functions - Manage supply and safety stock levels to nationwide customer base - Manage product POD/Invoice devices - Maintain weekly product delivery schedules for 3 main national sites. - Manage the 3rd Party transportation contract, together with the National Logistics Manager inclusive of fleet and people related operations - Track turnaround times and utilization of internal product fleet - Plan key customer production based on Business Unit weekly requirements - Manage the bulk dispatch of product to depots - Management of the Durban Cold Room - Assist with weekly SOPs planning in conjunction with the National Logistics Manager - Compile and manage feedback on internal complaints systems - Manage the supply and safety stock of unblended product to JHB and CPT - Manage the distribution of intermediate bulk product to JHB in accordance with Ops Business Unit requirements. - Manage Consumer product range with the Business Units' and depot teams inclusive of cross border deliveries. - Reporting on weekly reconciliations, delivery and route costs. - Manage actual vs. budget relating to product cross docking and depot replenishment deliverables - Management of pallet procurement and usage for production and national rotation - Manage the implementation of Food Safety and ISO polices and requirements Key Requirements - Min grade 12 certificate, with a relevant tertiary qualification e.g. BCom or BSc degree preferred - Post grad qualification - will be an advantage - 5+ years people management experience in an FMCG environment with relevant Quality, Food Safety and Safety Systems interface preferred - Knowledge of cold chain supply preferred - The position will require national travel