Logistics Manager – R800K – R500K Full Time

RPO Recruitment’s client in the FMCG industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Logistics Manager to join their team in the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting in line with the company sales plan.
• Identifying critical Capex requirements for plans to be achieved.
• Accounting for weekly capacities, availability of materials as well as different lead times based on sales forecasts.
• Managing all company production, procurement, quality control, and the relevant reporting and stakeholder management.
• Procurement of all materials, (i.e., on time, in the right quantities, and at the right price).
• Reporting and tracking of production records for excise payments.
• Effectively managing the cost of production year on year for all products through active engagement with all suppliers.
• Proactive supplier management, evaluating and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Managing the yearly supplier negotiations process, ensuring cost of sales remain within budget.
• Facilitating recipe development for all products including the methods.
• Ensuring all other certification requirements are kept up to date.
• Managing and leading national RTM (Route to Market) strategies.
• Ensuring sales and distribution model in line with company strategies.
• Executing and evaluating RTM performance distributor infrastructure.
• Developing solid and optimised RTM strategy including the urban and rural approach using data and systems required to exploit the opportunity and potential in the market.
• Developing annual business plan for RTM implementation in conjunction with Commercial team and Regional Sales Manager team.
• Implement and adapt reality of ” Optimised RTM strategy ” including Execution Management Surveys, Report, Routines, RTM Models, RTM Toolkits, RTM Dashboard, Distribution Development and Management Dashboard, by working closely with Regional Market Execution Executive, and RTM Coordinator.
• Ensuring that “RTM Execution guidelines” are fulfilled, aligned, and executed as designed.
• Generating and defining RTM metrics dashboard and monitor distributors dashboard performance.
• Building RTM capabilities and process implementation.
• Conducting financial analysis Return on Investment of RTM process to be shared with key stakeholders.
• Setting control system in place to get region compliance on distributor management.
• Inventory management with days inventory at the distributor level.
• Best planning with Route optimisation.
• Strategically planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.
• Directing, optimising, and coordinating full order cycle.
• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
• Keeping track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency thereof.
• Arranging warehouse, catalogue goods, plan routes and process shipments.
• Resolving any arising problems or complaints.
• Supervising, coaching and training Warehouse employees.
• Meeting cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeous targets.
• Overseeing production orders and co-packing manufacturing.
• Maintaining metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Complying with laws, regulations, and ISO requirements.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Logistics Manager or similar in the FMCG or Beverage sector.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in FMCG, Route-To-Market and logistics management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management or related.
• Related post graduate degree (advantageous).
• Able to travel nationally as required.
• Proficient in standard logistics software.
• Sound commercial knowledge.
• Experience managing major national secondary and primary distribution partners.
• Experience managing Retailer, Distributor and Planner relationships.
• Knowledge and demonstrated delivery in a challenging trading environment.
• Working knowledge of channel, pricing, and strategy development.
• Experience in operations management, costing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Able to implement and drive operational processes and procedures.
• Strong account management and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to bring projects to a close.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Ability to lead and coach staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Open to learning new systems.
• An innovative approach.

Benefits

• Salary: R800K/yr – R500K/yr, negotiable 
• Training & Development

RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.