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27 Aug 2024

Permanent Manager : Production Logistics – Clover Vacancies

Clover – Posted by JobLink24 Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Clover Vacancies – Manager : Production Logistics

Job Advert Summary:

Clover is seeking a Manager: Production Logistics to oversee and optimize production and stock levels in CDCs. This role will be based at our Head Office in Roodepoort and is key to ensuring efficient supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Production and Warehousing Planning: Develop and manage production plans with a horizon of 21 days and rolling weekly plans over 12 weeks. Upload and monitor these plans in the KMR system for procurement purposes.
  • Communication and Coordination: Liaise with factories to adjust shifts based on demand and production needs. Communicate the impact of new product launches and procurement lead times on production lines.
  • Space and Stock Management: Identify and address space bottlenecks, ensuring adequate network space and optimal stock levels. Analyze batch sizes and shelf-life requirements to maintain product freshness and prevent obsolescence.
  • Supply Optimization: Take ownership of the supply channel to ensure optimal stock levels. Manage constraints such as lead times, forecast accuracy, and warehouse limitations to optimize stock and production planning.
  • Network Optimization: Determine the most cost-effective supply channels and factory locations. Ensure stock replenishment from the best factory locations, balancing trade-offs between supply locations and stock freshness.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Provide accurate daily and monthly reports on supply chain performance, including obsolete stock, constraints, and potential supply issues. Analyze total supply chain functions to meet and maintain target OFR%.

Requirements:

  • Education: Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • Experience: Relevant experience in production logistics, applying supply chain concepts and techniques.
  • Skills:
    • Fluent in Business English.
    • Advanced computer literacy.
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
    • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management abilities.
    • Ability to apply numerical principles and plan effectively.
  • Competencies:
    • Proactive and action-oriented.
    • Creative problem-solving with clear reasoning ability.
    • Resilient, determined, and flexible.
    • Collaborative and committed to achieving common objectives.
    • Strategic thinking with strong administrative capabilities.

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