Branch Manager, Contract Logistics

Location: Pretoria Silverton
Job Posting Title: Branch Manager Contract Logistics
Time Type: Fixed Term

Qualification(s)

4-year Logistics or Supply Chain Management degree or 4-year equivalent diploma (BTECH) OR

4-year Industrial Engineering or 4-year equivalent diploma (BTECH) OR

8years minimum relevant experience in industry with in-depth experience in all job-related requirements listed below.

System Skills

WMS advanced experience will be an advantage

Sound experience in SMART/CMMS3/SKS/EWM systems

Job-related Requirements

5years Managerial experience

5years Lean Logistics experience

ISO Integrated Management System experience

Managing workforce greater than 100

Extensive experience in supply stream methods Kanban Supply Sequence Supply Pick to Light or various other methods of supply.

Extensive experience in the Automotive field

Able to work in a high pressure and stressed environment

Good track record of Project Management

Willing to work Shifts.

Own transport

Willing to travel if required

ADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE:

Negotiation skills & relationship management client and / or supplier

Sound knowledge of OEM operational process

Operational experience and the ability to work independently.

Knowledge of HSE compliance

Knowledge of ERP/WMS/Systems Integration will be beneficial.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

This position aims to ensure contract adherence in terms of client relations operational performance commercial and financial performance people management and development and continual improvement initiatives. The role needs to ensure operations are managed in accordance with the DSV standards policies and procedures. Ensure that the DSV strategy goals and initiatives are cascaded down through the organization into the various areas of the operation. Support and actively participate in development services and solutions to complement DSVs offering to the Automotive industry.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ford Operations:
Full accountability and leadership on all aspects of the Ford Silverton operations in Gauteng
Accountable for all initiatives implemented across these operations including potential new scope. Meeting of all customer SLAs.; Compliance of sites to DSV standards; SHERQ achieve minimum requirements;
Implement and maintain Quality Management System at all departments.
Be involved in unlocking synergies within operations to improve competitiveness of solution; Drive synergies with other DSV
business units where possible to improve operational performance.

Client Relationships:
Ensuring clients needs and expectations are consistently met within scope of the SLA.
Client interaction and issue resolution to ensure client satisfaction.
Structured management reviews to review performance and discuss strategic initiatives.

Commercial / Financial:
Thorough understanding and application of contract and service level agreement to achieve account stability and
profitability.
Responsible for P&L and Accounting queries for Operations
Claims resolution investigate and understand claim details per incident report internally and negotiate and process
compensation when valid.
Identify and support initiatives to further improve account profitability.
Operational Performance:
Actively managing daily operational performance to consistently achieve performance metric targets.
Delivering on client and internal continuous improvement requirements and driving Lean culture
Internal stakeholder communication management ensure agreed to meetings conference calls and forums are planned and
conducted internally as agreed to by all stakeholders this is an ongoing requirement.
Customer dissatisfaction process analyses failures with regards to deliveries client complaints damages etc. to determine
root cause and corrective actions.
Follow through on corrective actions and close the Corrective and Preventative Actions Process

People Management:
Firm and consistent approach to ongoing performance measurement and management of team.
Ensure effective resourcing in all departments to deliver the expected services.
Resolution of all IR issues in conjunction with HR.
Coaching and mentoring of team to achieve client objectives.
Individual Development Plans and succession plans in place for all critical roles.
Drive training interventions to close skills gaps in operations.
Ability to handle conflict in any situation as may be required.

Client Expectations:
Monthly KPI dashboard consolidation and reporting root cause analysis and corrective action implementation and tracking.

Launch Activities:
Actively manage and support all launch related activities Manage the Change new launch programs change control and
obsolescence management at Ford Assembly Plant.
Ensure operational readiness to support programs.

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Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSVs Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.