Description:
Logistics Manager (SKD) | Johannesburg | Permanent
Take ownership of inbound logistics for a busy automotive plant and play a key role in keeping production running smoothly. This role is ideal for a hands-on logistics professional who is comfortable balancing suppliers, systems, quality metrics, and tight timelines.
As Logistics Manager (SKD), you will oversee the full inbound logistics process for semi knock-down materials into the plant – from scheduling and coordinating deliveries through to quality checks, inventory visibility, and final line performance. You will work closely with suppliers, transporters, internal logistics, production planning, quality, and finance to ensure materials arrive on time, in full, and to specification.
You will be responsible for managing ESO and inventory risk, the rebate store, and compliance with audit and plant regulatory guidelines. A key part of the role is driving supplier performance through data: tracking R/1000 for inbound parts, leading root cause analysis, implementing preventative actions, and ensuring that non-conformances are properly closed out.
Our client is a well-established player in the automotive manufacturing sector, operating a high-volume, quality-driven plant environment. They are investing heavily in process excellence and require a Logistics Manager who can blend strong operational control with continuous improvement, supplier development, and effective stakeholder management across the plant.
What You’ll Do
Plan and manage the scheduling of inbound material deliveries in coordination with suppliers and transporters. Align delivery schedules with production planning, demand forecasts, and plant capacity. Manage ESO and inbound logistics risks to prevent disruptions to production. Coordinate timely unloading, inspection, quality checks, and system entry of inbound goods. Oversee the rebate store, ensuring accurate documentation, usage control, and regulatory compliance. Enforce compliance with audit, rebate policy, and plant guidelines in collaboration with finance, procurement, and audit teams. Track R/1000 performance for inbound parts and lead root cause analysis with IO and quality teams. Implement countermeasures and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce supplier-related quality issues. Lead quality assurance for inbound materials and manage fi