Logistics Executive (Ref: 412) at Global Profilers

Job Purpose  

The individual will ensure operational excellence through the development and implementation of a fully inclusive Logistics strategy for the business, encompassing primary logistics, finished goods warehousing, depot distribution and establishment and managed of third party service relationships against agreed service level agreements. The individual will handle overall logistics for 3 Mills, Pasta Noodles, Biscuits & Breakfast and Depots. 

Responsibilities by Function 

Logistics Strategy

• Logistics strategy developed and approved
• Logistics strategy incorporated into Grains business strategies
• Logistics strategy converted into scorecard requirements
• Effectiveness and applicability of Logistics strategy measured against agreed performance standards
• Business strategies analysed to extract Logistics focus areas
• Industry practices researched
• Cost structures assessed
• Analysis of relevant information
• Third party suppliers assessed
• Functional scorecard developed
• Strategy and costing presented for approval
• Identification of opportunities for function
• Determination of critical factors related to business strategy 

Logistics Budget 

• Forecasts and projections completed and agreed
• Logistics budget prepared and approved
• Logistics cost allocations agreed with businesses
• Logistics expenditure managed
• Performance against budget tracked and corrective measures identified (in instances of overspend)
• Analysis of past year financial performance
• Forecasting of future year expenditure
• Identification of cost drivers
• Interpretation of business strategy
• Allocation of Logistics costs
• Establishment of Logistics scorecard and financial targets
• Identification of cost drivers
• Preparation of budget
• Analysis of financial indicators
• Allocation of costs 

Logistics and Distribution Systems

• Internal practices scoped and audited against industry standards
• Systems implemented that support business processes through logistics planning and execution in all business units, design and implementation of ERP and APS tools, demand planning, inventory management and supplier collaboration.
• Analysis of internal practice
• Review of internal systems
• Review of external systems
• Identification of systems for application within business
• Selection of systems
• Development of implementation plans
• Post installation reviews
• Selection of systems and conclusion of implementation / licensing agreements 

Warehousing and Stock Control

• Oversight of all warehousing and stock control processes
• Model stock levels implemented
• Out of stock situations minimised
• Stock loss control mechanisms implemented
• Stock loss levels managed in line with industry norms
• Development of stock management processes
• Communication and implementation
• Identification and implementation of model stock level systems
• Identification and implementation of stock loss control systems
• Assessment of effectiveness of stock and warehousing systems
• Validation of model stock levels
• Assessment of effectiveness of out of stock and stock loss control systems 

Inter and intra team relationships defined and managed

• Relationships effective and contributing to stated business objectives
• Interaction maintained in order to monitor inventory levels and cost of goods
• Clarification of roles and responsibilities as well as limits of authority
• Continuous review of interfaces in order to ensure maximum effectiveness
• Identification of “disconnects” and implementation of corrective measures

Qualification and Experience: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification (first degree) – Business Management, Logistics Management, Mathematics / Statistics
• 7- 10 years supply chain  experience within warehousing / logistics in FMCG
• 7 - 10 years managerial experience
• Extensive Logistics industry networking and membership of professional bodies