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Job title : Associate Vice President of Logistics
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 18, 2024
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Responsibilities:
Core Logistics Strategy Development:
- Define and implement a centralized logistics strategy to optimize operations across all markets, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
- Identify key logistics challenges specific to FMCG distribution in emerging markets, and develop innovative solutions to address them.
- Develop logistics service delivery models that drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence, focusing on the unique needs of local markets.
Partner Acquisition and Management:
- Lead the acquisition of logistics partners, including carriers, warehouses, and third-party providers, ensuring reliable and cost-effective solutions.
- Negotiate contracts and partnership agreements to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms for the company.
- Build long-term relationships with logistics providers to ensure seamless service delivery and capacity for scaling operations.
Performance Management & KPI Delivery:
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall performance of logistics operations.
- Implement data-driven processes to continuously improve logistics performance, optimize costs, and meet delivery timelines.
- Ensure consistent performance across regions, aligning logistics KPIs with overall company goals.
P&L Ownership:
- Own and manage the logistics department’s P&L, ensuring profitability through cost control, operational efficiency, and revenue generation.
- Drive initiatives that enhance the financial performance of the logistics function while maintaining high service standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Finance, to ensure alignment with company financial goals.
Operational Excellence and Process Improvement:
- Develop and implement best practices for logistics operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods, minimal transit times, and cost reductions.
- Leverage technology and data analytics to optimize route planning, warehousing, and inventory management.
Collaboration and Leadership:
- Collaborate with regional logistics heads to align local operations with the central logistics strategy.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the central logistics team, fostering a high-performance culture and encouraging innovation.
- Coordinate with product and operations teams to ensure logistics solutions support business growth and platform scalability
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10-14 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Solid financial acumen, with a proven track record of owning and managing a P&L.
- Proven experience in creating and executing logistics strategies in emerging markets, particularly within the FMCG or ecommerce sector.
- Strong understanding of logistics challenges and opportunities in developing markets, with experience working with third-party logistics providers.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills with the ability to secure and maintain long-term partnerships.
- Strong leadership abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams and driving performance.
- Data-driven decision-making skills, with a focus on KPIs, process optimization, and cost-efficiency.
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