REGIONAL LOGISTICS MANAGER, AFRICA

Sandvik seeks:

Regional Logistics Manager, Africa

The role

Management of the Logistics function within SMART Parts & Services to ensure cost effective and on-time distribution of parts and tools to internal and external Sandvik Customers.

Key performance areas

• Manage regional function and actively contribute to the reduction of cost. (Operational Budget -- 20MEUR)
• Provide leadership to the regional Logistics Team
• Manage performance and compliance of Logistics Service Providers (Including Customs Brokers)
• Manage and Develop Continuous Improvement initiatives for the logistics operation, focussed on the optimal (best cost) distribution of goods through the network and meeting service delivery targets
• Manage the overall customer order flow process through logistics operations, which includes order administration, expediting, delivery, etc.
• Facilitate a sustainable workforce through a formal succession plan using and applying the most up to date training methods.

Your profile

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field desirable
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar position in a Warehousing/Distribution/Supply Chain environment
• Experience managing internal and/or external customer service department desirable
• Minimum 5 years experience in managing people or teams in different locations in Africa required
• Minimum 3 years complex project management experience in project engineering in the bulk materials industry
• Experience of working with material management and finished goods inventory management operations planning and inventory controls.
• Good understanding of mining industry service operations and link to logistics.
• Good working knowledge of International Trade and Freight Insurance processes
• Good working knowledge of Operational Freight processes (Booking, Invoice Validation)
• Experience in managing Logistics Service Providers
• Experience with a Transport Management System desirable
• Prior exposure to Aurora, DI and Qlikview desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft office – Excel Dashboards
• Exposure to Accounts Payable Processes
• Frequent travel in Africa required
• International travel required in line with business needs

Who may apply

All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.

How to apply

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button, or access the Sandvik website www.sandvik.com/career.

Applications close: 03 November 2016

Job Reference No: 347847

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.

Recruiter: Emelda Moganedi

Sandvik is committed to representivity in the composition of its employees and the creation of job opportunities across all sectors of the South African population.

Deadline: 3 Nov
Job-ID: 347847

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