Company: Tagmarshal
Position: Logistics Manager
Commencement: 6 January 2025
Contract: Full-time
Work hours: 9AM to 6PM with flexible working hours as required
Location: Cape Town CBD, South Africa.
Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Role summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Logistics Manager with a strong background in international logistics, particularly in overseeing logistics between China, South Africa, the USA, Canada, the UK, Spain, and Central Europe. This role requires an individual with a deep understanding in logistics and stock control management, or a related field and a comprehensive understanding of global customs documentation and compliance requirements. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing the logistics processes, ensuring smooth operations across multiple regions, and maintaining cost efficiency.
WHY WORK WITH TAGMARSHAL?
Opportunity to work with a dynamic, innovative, globally operating, growth-stage tech company offering exciting opportunities and challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and streamline logistics processes to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods across all regions.
- Oversee transport and delivery management for warehouses in CPT, EU, ATL, and Canada.
- Track and manage global shipping costs, negotiating with carriers to optimize expenses.
- Identify and implement efficient transportation routes to minimize costs while maintaining delivery timelines and quality.
- Ensure compliance with international and local regulations for logistics and shipping across all operational regions.
- Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and submission of shipping and customs documents to facilitate smooth border crossings.
- Maintain an up-to-date repository of customs documentation requirements for all regions.
- Address and resolve logistical problems or delays affecting global operations, escalating issues when necessary.
- Identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks within the global supply chain to improve overall efficiency.
- Compile and analyze data from all warehouses, providing reports on KPIs such as delivery times, accuracy, and costs.
- Present performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with business objectives.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to design and implement effective logistics strategies across diverse regions.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve complex logistical challenges.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure compliance with all documentation and regulations while maintaining accuracy.
- Negotiation Skills: Expertise in negotiating with carriers and suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across teams and regions.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage dynamic and fast-paced logistics environments effectively.
RELEVANT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in international logistics and stock control management.
- In-depth knowledge of customs clearance processes and compliance documentation for international trade.
- Proficiency in managing logistics across regions, including China, the USA, Canada, the UK, and Europe.
- Proven experience with global compliance standards and regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in logistics management software and tools.
Advantageous:
- A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., CIPS, APICS, CSCP).
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Fluency in additional languages relevant to operational regions.