Logistics Analyst - Port Elizabeth
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Reference: E.L001849-BG-1Opportunity Available Our well known client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Logistics Analyst to join their dynamic team in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth. Job Description: Will identify logistics areas for process improvement and cost savings to ensure expectations are met and identify opportunities for inventory reductions Monitor industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning Enter logistics-related data into databases (Syspro) Develop or maintain payment systems to ensure accuracy of vendor payments Determine packaging requirements Contact potential vendors to determine material availability and carriers for rates or schedules Track product flow from origin to final delivery Prepare reports on logistics performance measures and submit reports to management Maintain databases of logistics information and records in accordance with company policies Develop or maintain freight rate databases to determine the most economical modes of transportation Responsible for maintaining, tracking and analyzing all inbound shipments Review procedures, such as distribution or inventory management, to ensure maximum efficiency or minimum cost Provide ongoing analyses in areas such as transportation costs, parts procurement, back orders, or delivery processes Manage systems to ensure that pricing structures adequately reflect logistics costing Monitor inventory transactions at warehouse facilities to assess receiving, storage, shipping, or inventory integrity Develop or maintain models for logistics uses, such as cost estimating or demand forecasting Confer with management to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, order fulfilment rates, or inventory turns Evaluate existing capabilities and establish new systems and processes for the tracking, measurement, reporting, and analysis of all traffic Analyze logistics data, using methods such as data mining, data modeling, or cost or benefit analysis Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers Reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads, maximize vehicle usage, or limit the movement of empty vehicles or containers Job Requirements: A relevant qualification will be preferred Three years relevant experience in which competency has been gained Must be well organized person, capable of handling a variety of issues and assignments Position requires strong analytical, interpersonal and project management skills. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Negotiable
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