Job Description

Job Summary Open position: Production Control and Logistics Assistant (Fixed Term Contract 3months)
Location: Port Elizabeth
Salary: Market Related
Type: Permanent
Report to: Management

Education and Experience

• Grade 12
• National Diploma: Logistics or Purchasing (Minimum)
• 2 years working experience in a manufacturing environment (Post Grad)
• Knowledge of Quality Systems
• Knowledge of work study techniques
• Knowledge of packaging techniques
• Knowledge of Project Management Techniques

and Responsibilities

Sales and Customer Support

• Responses to customers regarding costs, plant and equipment requirements with associated lead times.
• Manage customer orders/product releases.
• Communicate and obtain approvals from customers for premium materials/labour due to unforeseen increased demands.
• Maintain delivery performance of customer requirements and avoid penalties (air freight) PPM of 60,000
• In conjunction with customer sales and engineering team, plan and coordinate logistical issues for all new business (3 xe2x80x93 5 year strategic planning).

Production Planning and control

• Provide and effective production control system to ensure production continuity with zero stock outs.
• Monitor production performance and decide appropriate remedial actions to avoid costs.

Supply Base

• Assist with supplier evaluation and selection to obtain maximum value.
• Continually develop with involvement of other disciplines a supply base that meets the operating criteria of the organization.

Working Capital Management

• Ensure integrity of the Companies materials planning systems is fully maintained.
• Effective and realistic management of raw material holding, work in progress and finish good inventory xe2x80x93 DOH of 8 days.
• Ensure zero material obsolescence, by detailed forward planning of all engineering and/or model runout charges.

PGM Management

• Manage and control requirements of coated product from suppliers to support customer releases within the agreed period.
• Monitor and reconcile substrate usage receipts.
• Conduct and oversee quarterly audits and agree on discrepancies with its appropriate financial implications.
• Manage and control reclamation process of all coated substrates within the plant.
• Negotiate in conjunction with all other senior team members, realistic handling and scrap allowances with all affiliated customers.

Value CHAIN engineering

• Source prospective suppliers for all new or planned programs during planning phase, to maximize timing and product cost.
• Continually evaluate suppliers in line with latest technology and continuous improvements to maximize cost downs or at least contain costs.
• Review all in house operations and decide outsourcing options should the proposition be more economical and vice versa.

Departmental Control

• Departmental budget control for each sub section.
• Budget preparation for AOP
• (Annual Operating Plan)

Health and Safety

• Ensure and promote a health and safety conscious working procedure and a clean and safe workplace at all times.

Skills:

• Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Delegation- Delegates work assignments
• Leadership- Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
• Cost Consciousness- Works within approved budget
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

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