Logistics Manager - Mozambique

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Outline of Duties & Responsibilities:
? Plan, manage and execute strategic cost saving initiatives;
? Identify ways to enhance, improve and effectuate working processes within the department;
? Implement new strategies to track, measure and analyse movement of products/ materials;
? Lead and manage the Logistics team of and all related logistics related activities;
? Liaise with suppliers to find improvement in overall processes to reduce lead times;
? Analyse statistical information in order to implement and participate in contract negotiations;
? Create, manage and analyse reports on inventory, distribution and shipments to management;
? Analyse inventory data both internally and externally to ensure inventory controls are established and are functioning and that financial targets are met;
? Evaluate possibilities to extend portfolio of provided services;
? Review gaps in costs and rates and initiate changes;
? Assist all necessary teams in order to close all shipments timely and accurately for billing and invoicing purposes;
? Responsible for overall profit and loss for the Department;
? Manage Month End closing activities to include inventory reconciliations within the logistics internal and external systems and personnel;
? Plan and execute all physical inventory related program audits with our Vendors, Suppliers and Warehouse locations;
? Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement and systems;
? Ensure continued development of FMS and all systems with regards to Logistics;
? Perform other duties as required to achieve departmental and Company objectives;
? Perform others tasks as may be required by the General Manager and/or his Deputy.

Key Skills
? Good communication skills;
? Empathy and Team Work skills;
? Good judgment and strong profit orientation;
? Hard worker, with high levels of energy and self-motivation;
? Results orientated with delivery capabilities and good time management skills;
? Planning and Organization Skills;
? Decision making skills;
? Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, Managers and external 3rd parties (clients and governmental);
? Conflicts management abilities;
? Flexible, hands on and multi task;
? Must possess ability to work in a fast-paced high-growth environment;
? Pro-active management style with initiative and mentorship approach;
? Good judgment and ability to lead by example by demonstrating high ethical and moral behavior whilst ensuring compliance with the Health, Safety, Environmental & Security and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption policies for yourself and any of your direct reports;
? Show high levels of skills and interest in developing direct reports;
? Available to pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role;
? PRO: AD/BC