Logistics Manager

23 Dec 2021

26 Jan 2022

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THE MEAT CORPORATION OF NAMIBIA (MEATCO)

Meatco, an equal opportunity employer, is a progressive organisation involved in the production, processing, upgrading and marketing of red meat and associated by-products.

Logistics Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management 

• Manage, direct, coordinate, oversee and control logistic activities e.g., warehousing, inventory, transportation and shipping.
• Ensure the achievements of the organisational objectives of the Corporation regarding the Logistics department. 
• Partake in Management meetings and interact with Executive: Marketing and Compliance with regards to delegations and in establishing and formulating broad policy matters.
• Responsible for various Management reports as required on scheduled intervals.

Local and international Logistics Operations

• Execute logistics plan to move products and packages to reach destinations on schedule.
• Efficient management of the operations and capacity of locally and internationally warehouse and distribution centres.
• Develop and maintain transportation systems for local and international freight.
• Responsible for all transportation activities, including storage of goods, managing information accrued from point of origin to delivery, orchestrating transportation movements, and arranging for services as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations regarding transport / distribution.
• Maintain receiving, warehouse and distribution operations, by initiating, coordinating and enforcing operational programs.
• Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction and financial commitments are met.
• Recommend and implement new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost.

Administration

• Responsible for the overall Administration and Management, including budget and cost control for the Logistics Department.
• Lead and supervise the development and execution of the Logistics function.

General

Perform ad hoc tasks as required from by the Executive: Marketing and Compliance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Transportation or Business Administration. 
• Msc / Ma would be an added advantage.
• Six (6) years working experience in Logistics, Warehousing or Transportation, preferable in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry of which three (3) years working experience should be in a managerial position.
• In depth, proven experience in the Meat Sector with international experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Public Procurement Act, 2015 (Act 15 of 2015), Meat Corporation Act, 2001 (Act 1 of 2001), Import and Export Control Act, 1994 (Act 30 of 1994).
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and ISO family of standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Strong negotiations skills.
• Apply specific laws, rules, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Computer literacy (MS Office). 
• Proficiency in English communication.
• Valid drivers’ license.

Kindly obtain a Job Description copy from the HR office for the full list of duties

Closing date: 26 January 2022

Application Letter accompanied by a detailed CV which reflects career outline to date should be forwarded to:

Meatco, Namibia, Human Resource Department, P.O Box 2166, Windhoek, or Hand delivered to Meatco, Windhoek Abattoir, Sheffield Street, Northern Industrial Area for Attention: HR Practitioner Windhoek.

E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED

DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED

Meatco is an equal opportunity employer and persons from previously disadvantaged groups are especially invited to apply