Senior Manager/Manager - Operations/Logistics - Education

Job Profile:

Track C&F cost Vs Budget. Publish monthly KPI reports to key internal stakeholders.

Monthly review of Logistics KPI of order fill rate and Freight cost (Plan Vs actual) . Publish monthly KPI reports to key internal stakeholders.

Deliver excellence and exemplary service to Branches across the various functions within the remit of the role.

The key roles will be included :

Cost :

- Negotiate contracts to achieve cost effective outcomes for the business, including KPIs to ensure maximum efficiency

- Calculate total supply chain cost and make recommendations to the relevant stakeholder

- Develop a business plan and keep abreast of new developments likely to affect the future purchase and movement of goods and services

- Develop annual budget submissions for all Logistics needs nationally. Ensure ongoing freight cost reductions as a proportion of gross sales

Service:

- Review and develop strategies to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction in line with targeted CS index.

- Provide an efficient and effective operating environment between the regional network, Head Office and the customer to ensure maximum responsiveness and resolution in all matters arising between these parties.

- Maintain communications and develop a strong active business partnership within the regions and Head Office.

- Visit all platinum customers

Process:

- Ensure all Logistics and Distribution plans have an integrated approach to the organizations strategic objectives.

- Ensure stock control and warehousing structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and products.

- Manage and forecast vehicle stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and performance evaluation.

- Maintain stock rotation policy for vehicles and other relevant product, in line with first in - first out philosophy.

- Coordinate and control the order cycle and associated information systems, in consultation with key stakeholders.

- Develop business by analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.

- Responsible for ensuring total compliance with corporate policy and procedures and all local laws.

Knowledge And Experience :

MBA in Operations/SCM

Experience: Min 3 Year Experience in Logistics & Warehousing.

Over all Experience of minimum 6-10 years.

Skills: Influencing skills, team player, analytical, drive for results and strong communications

Knowledge of SAP & ERP.