Operations Manager

Our client is looking for an Operations Manager (Senior Local Logistics experience) to join their team in the Wellington. Experience as a Senior Logistics Coordinator within local transport will be very beneficial.

• In co-operation with management, the sales team and area / procurement managers, execute and manage the logistics from the farms to end clients.
• Appoint, negotiate, agree SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and oversee operations with:
• Transport service providers
• Warehouse service providers
• Clearing agents
• Port service providers
• Shipping lines & freight forwarders
• Ensure timely and effective communication between all internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with service providers
• Reporting on all logistics activities and costs
• Meeting logistics KPIs
• Ensure all administration related to logistics service providers is accurately and timeously completed.
• Regular visits to service providers and operational sites.

• Adequate tertiary qualification
• Experience in logistics and supply chain management
• Proven record of successfully building and managing relationships with logistics service providers
• Management experience
• Computer literate
• Strong negotiation skills
• Understanding of management and reporting systems
• Available to travel
• Based in Wellington, Western Cape
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team
• Easily adaptable
• Management skills
• Strategic approach to logistics
• Problem solving skills
• Effective time management
• Effectively negotiating with and managing service providers

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Market related, depending on experience and qualifications