Logistics Specialist (Retail and Wholesale) needed at Ares Holdings

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Job title : Logistics Specialist (Retail and Wholesale)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : May 03, 2025

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITY:

DELIVERY IN FULL, ON TIME & IN SPEC (DIFOTIS)

  • Manage the timely and accurate processing of retail & wholesale orders, ensuring they are picked, packed, and delivered as per SLA and flag 3PL non-conformance
  • Manage queries and requests for support from Brand Teams related to deliveries, collaborating with 3PL to resolve issues promptly
  • Work closely with Brand Teams to understand customer expectations and deliver a service that meets or exceeds expectations, including Root cause analysis, corrective action and continuous improvement processes

CUSTOMER LEAD TIME & ORDER FULFILMENT  

  • Monitor the Customer Leadtime, ensuring alignment with agreed service levels
  • Work with internal Teams and 3PL to ensure inventory availability for both retail and wholesale channels
  • Collaborate with warehouse and Transport teams to streamline picking, packing and shipping processes

PROCESS OPTIMISATION & REPORTING

  • Develop and maintain KPIs for logistics performance, including OTIF, Leadtime adherence and delivery accuracy
  • Analyse order fulfilment data to identify trends and areas for improvement and delivery performance
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on logistics strategies
  • Provide weekly and monthly reports on supply chain efficiency, RCA findings and corrective action progress

CARRIER & DELIVERY MANAGEMENT

  • Monitor and optimise customer lead times, ensuring alignment with agreed service levels
  • Conduct regular performance reviews
  • Implement escalation protocols for delivery failures, missed lead times or damaged shipments
  • Manage exception reporting, analysing trends, and providing actionable insights to improve service delivery
  • Track order flow from placement to delivery, identifying and resolving bottlenecks proactively.
  • Ensure real-time visibility of lead times through dashboards and reporting tools
  • Implement contingency plans to mitigate delays and disruptions during peak sales periods
  • Work with 3PL providers and carriers to resolve issues and escalate where necessary
  • Ensure all Wholesale shipments requiring bookings are delivered timeously to Customers and flag any risks
  • Ensuring Reporting visibility for all Wholesale channels in terms of Revenue recognition

TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

  • Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of end-to-end logistics, from procurement to distribution.
  • Inventory Management: Expertise in stock control, stock rotation, and reconciling inventory.
  • Warehouse Management: Efficient handling of warehouse operations and layout optimization.
  • Transportation Management: Skilled in planning, routing, and managing transportation.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Analysing logistics data to optimize operations.
  • ERP & Logistics Software: Proficient in ERP, WMS, and logistics software for tracking and reporting.
  • Demand Planning: Forecasting and aligning stock with customer demand.
  • Cost Management: Managing logistics costs and ensuring efficiency.
  • Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
  • Compliance & Regulations: Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in shipping.
  • Quality Control: Ensuring quality and minimizing damage during logistics operations.
  • CRM: Managing customer relationships to ensure satisfaction.
  • Project Management: Leading logistics-related projects effectively.
  • Sustainability: Implementing eco-friendly practices in logistics operations
  • Contract Negotiation: Negotiating favourable terms with suppliers and service providers

COMPANY VALUES

  • Communication
  • Response & Resolution Times
  • Team Player
  • Transparency & Visibility
  • Integrity & Accountability

Perks & Benefits

  • You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands
  • Gym & Showers
  • Personal Trainer
  • Yoga
  • Pension Fund
  • Medical aid with Gap cover
  • Staff Allocation (R10 000 Retail Value per annum).
  • Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
  • Healthy Lunch subsidy
  • Company performance incentive scheme
  • Long-service incentives
  • Holistic Employee Wellness programme
  • The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.

How to Apply for this Offer

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