Logistics Manager at Fadac Resources

Job Responsibilities
Logistics Management:

• Oversee and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services.
• Direct, optimize and coordinate the full order cycle, overseeing the entire process to ensure a seamless delivery.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
• Keep track of quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
• Oversee the warehouse, catalogue goods, plan routers and process shipments, ensuring a seamless delivery of any client deliverables.
• Resolve any problems or complaints, demonstrating exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Supervise, coach and train the warehouse workforce in order to encourage progression within the team and ensure implementation of all regulations within the company.
• Strive to meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeline targets.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data in order to assess performance and implementation improvements.

Customs Brokerage:

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the Customs Brokerage Department: carry out customs entry and perform good customer service
• Maintenance of customs clearance process & trucking in time to achieve the growth and the profit objectives of the company
• Source the best qualified 3rd part customs broker and truckers and proceed to become approved service providers.
• Maintain and monitor all customs licenses and certificates, ensuring they are kept up to date.
• Develop and maintain both new and existing customer relationships, promoting the company's services.
• Manage and offer advice on custom legislation where necessary.
• Consult and provide training where necessary in order to encourage progression within your team.
• Manage and assist with commercial business development, implementing changes where necessary.
• Allocate and assign qualified representatives to their relevant departments.

Sea Freight Coordination:

• Negotiate and book cargo with shipping lines.
• Complete customs clearances, ensuring full compliance to any relevant regulations.
• Manage documentation flow. This includes bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices and certificates of origin and licences.
• Ship out of gauge/project cargo.
• Coordinate the collection/delivery process and manage this until the final destination.
• Work in a small team, covering all aspects of the forwarding process.
• The Sea Freight Coordinator will book all movement of modes of freight.

Shipping Management:

• The Shipping Manager will use software to track, check, prioritise and route orders.
• Manage all shipping related documents, keeping them up to date and organised in an effective manner.
• Manage and coordinate where necessary the direct flow of packages, overseeing the process from preparation to shipment.
• Inspect all labels, barcodes and other features of completed orders to ensure everything has been completed correctly and that the shipments are ready to be sent.
• Supervise, train and lead a team of coordinators.
• Control the budget of the shipping department.
• Resolve any issues that may arise regarding shipped orders in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure all team members understand and comply with all legal regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Report to management on any activities and issues.
• Organise the safe shipping of cargo, ensuring a seamless delivery.
• Oversee and manage the budget of the shipping department.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree
• 10  year's experience in similar position.
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
• Proficient in standard logistics software
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.