*** Head Logistics - Building Materials ***

Top Building Materials manufacturer seeks Head Logistics - Building Materials. To run and optimise the Logistics Operation of the Business.

Non-Negotiables (We will check):

* Exceptional Logistics and Operations Expertise
* Expert on Financials and Budgeting
* Outsourcing and Insourcing
* Expert Planner
* Master of Processes and Procedures
* Strategic "Big Picture" thinker
* Driver / Analytical Personality
* Motivational Leader
* "Can Do" Person
* 10+ Years Large Scale Logistics Management
* 5+ Years Logistics Optimisation

What the person must be able to do:

This role is in the Building Materials sector. All duties would take place in this context.

* Manage Logistics Department
* Manage key operations such as warehousing, transport, freight forwarding
* Long-term budgeting
* Optimisation of Operation using Technology
* Staff resource allocation
* Choose outsource partners, warehouses to rent etc...
* Oversee transport planning and vehicle usage
* Optimise utilisation of vehicles
* Optimise processes and procedures
* Cost reduction
* Coach team and share knowledge and expertise
* Team player who works with other managers in the company

Key Job Deliverables:

* Operational Excellence - Happy Clients
* Cost Savings
* Automation and Technology
* Choosing and Managing the Right Outsource Partners

Background work experience:

* 10+ Years Large Scale Logistics Management
* 5+ Years Logistics Optimisation
* Logistics Qualification (Pref Degree)
* Large Scale Logistics
* Warehousing
* Transport
* Export, Freight and Shipping
* Adv: Exposure to Construction Logistics

Personality Summary:

* High Driver - Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self-Starter. Makes things happen.
* High Analytical - Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.
* Moderate Administrative - Good with procedures, processes and best practices.

Benefits of this Role:

* Independent Work Culture
* Industry leader
* Leading multi-national firm

Reports to: Ops Director
Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R 1 Mil to R 1.25 Mil per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.

Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: j436