Permanent - Logistics Planner - eThekwini (Durban) - South Africa

• Assessing demand from sales, using B2Wise software, and electronically planning the trailer, tanker and container loads, ensuring there is always efficient stockholding at branches (avoid overstocking and stock outs). 
• Electronic planning of collections and deliveries for local truck as per internal departmental requirements. 
• Electronic preparation of picking slips for Warehouse Despatch teams, based on daily branch requirements, commitments and available stock. 
• Coordination with warehouse on all load changes. 
• Creation of despatch documentation. 
• Handling of all queries and branch requirements. 
• Provide ETAs for customer back orders. 
• Ensure vehicles are loaded on time based on due dates. 
• Planning and coordination with production and warehouse for all Exports Orders requirements. 
• Liaison between Production, Procurement, Supply Chain and other departments as required. 
• Communication of urgent requirements with Production Team.  Coordination of return loads in most cost-effective manner, when required. 
• Vehicle optimization and logistics cost efficiencies. 
• Weekly reporting of logistics statistics. 
• Reduction of lead times, stock days, stock levels and stock outs through efficient management of branch orders. 
• Assist with quarterly stock counts.

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a logistics team or supply chain in the chemical manufacturing industry

Minimum Critical competencies

• Ability to multi-task, strong communication, proficiency in excel and sage ERP system