Leading freight company seeks a well versed site manager in Durban Experienced in Management of multi-customer warehouses, distribution and site delivery operations to contractual performance levels, to budget and to ISO/OHSA requirements. Managing client relationships, which possibly includes constructing and hosting regular performance reviews and occasional out of hour's entertainment as and when required. Managing relationship with other divisions, including but not limited to Business Development peers in support of Operational execution for new business. Any other duties required to ensure that the brand remains perceived by the market as being superior. Hands-on enablement of logistics implementation projects and logistics development activities. It is expected that this position will generate innovative new solutions and cost-effective ways of doing things as a matter of course. Strong focus on achievement of set customer KPI's and company financial as well as other logistics targets Pro-active and assertive approach to logistics operations with emphasis on process improvements as well as bottom line optimisation. Appropriate communication skills to successfully deal with many different internal as well as external parties at all levels. Good quantitative as well as IT exposure to operational issues, including high proficiency in WMS {SAP preferrable] applications and ability to translate the WMS functionality into operational requirements. Preferably warehouse / operations management exposure (Contract Logistics) at managerial level. Strong operational analysis skills and reporting ability to ensure continuous management of both external and internal KPI's (e.g. Labour productivity and cost, MHE utilization, warehouse utilization etc.). Financial logistics management exposure – P&L and Customer Profitability reporting and control. Including cost and revenue management principles as the P&L Owner. Performance management of medium to large operational headcount of which includes both Blue- and White-collar staff, including disciplinary management experience. Overall management of the logistics site and facility, including management of external stakeholders (i.e. suppliers / partners and other stakeholders) supporting the site operations. Minimum of 5 years recent experience in a senior logistics position. Possession of a recognised business management qualification would be an advantage. Needs to be experienced in warehousing especially on a senior level. A self-starter that can work largely independently. Proven experience in Contract Logistics operational execution. A pragmatic “can do” attitude to overcoming problems. A deep understanding of warehouse and distribution management systems. Evidence of operations excellence skills and LEAN management principles. Innovative ideas on staff motivation and retention, including performance management principles. Superior client management skills across multiple customers. R 55 000 - R 60 000 Apply Now

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