Job Description

Duties:

• Create the companys supply chain strategy.
• Lead time form PO to Import Permit.
• Shipping integrity versus PO dates.
• Transit times versus PO lead times.
• Analyse data from shipping and delivering processes to identify bottlenecks.
• Customer delivery/intake analysis.
• In store dwell time.
• Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.
• Evaluate and report on KPIs.
• Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth.
• Ensuring order levels are optimised in terms of market demand/trends.
• Ensuring sufficient product on the water to meet demand/commitments.
• Ensuring that in store stock levels are maintained to meet our commitments and the market demands.
• Identifying possible swop out opportunities.
• Understanding our clients production requirements and ensuring an optimal stock level is maintained to meet the demand (production-based products).
• Ensuring that the costing model integrity is maintained.
• All and any other related tasks & duties as expected from the employer from time to time

Requirements:

• A full understanding of the import/export logistics process with experience in frozen and perishable goods.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or similar field.
• Must have a full understanding of supply chain processes.
• Good knowledge of relevant software and ERP systems (Office, Macro, Syspro etc)
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• A strategic and analytical mind.
• Must have creative problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be an effective communicator with leadership capabilities.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure deadline driven environment.
• Must be able to train and guide employees.

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