Logistics Analyst

About the Role

The primary function includes managing logistics processes and ensuring cost efficiency in freight operations.

Responsibilities

• Reducing freight costs annually in line with KPIs
• Tracking and tracing of physical shipments end to end
• Includes updating reporting of stock ETA
• Lodge Claims and resolve discrepancies through the KDE portal
• Managing Insurance Claims process through the Global Marine Insurance Policy
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve Logistics processes
• Ensure relevant export documentation is available
• Organizing and maintaining Shipment documentation supporting order fulfilment, distribution means and contractual obligations
• Initiating overcharge/undercharge freight bill claims with carriers and tracks reconciliation of the same per rate card
• Consolidation of KDE payments
• Support of adhoc logistics functions as secondary tasks include:
• Relationship management of 3PL
• Assist Customer Services and Support Department with logistics planning for large tender roll out
• Placing stock replenishment orders on SAP
• Including procurement of Third-Party Suppliers

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within similar Logistics position
• SAP R3 Sales and Distribution

Requirements

• Qualification in Supply Chain Management or similar/relevant qualification
• Matric or equivalent qualification

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of general practices, principles and procedures of Logistics / Supply Chain
• Excellent knowledge of English language – verbal and written
• Intermediate level experience with MS Office applications – Outlook, Word and Excel