Main Purpose:

Responsible for designing, planning and implementing logistics solutions, whilst managing stakeholder (internal & external) expectations throughout the solution design and implementation phase.

• This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analyzing & developing value-adding and robust solutions for current & prospective customers.
• The role directly supports the SIGMA goals and Strategy for DSV Road Logistics, identifying, analyzing and implementing CIP initiatives for Road Logistics.
• Successful collaboration with Operations team & other internal stakeholders is critical

Basic Minimum Requirements: Matric

Tertiary Qualifications:B-Eng Degree in Industrial Engineering

Computer Skills Required:

• MS Office Suite - Advanced Level
• E-Mail and Internet practicality
• Microsoft Access
• SQL Advanced
• Microsoft Visio and Project
• SharePoint skill
• ERP Systems, AUTOCAD (Basic),
• DATA ANALYSIS & MICROSOFT ACCESS (Basic)
• TMS (Transport Management System)
• PYTHON

Job Related Requirements:

• Minimum five years or more relevant logistics & supply chain management experience
• Industrial Engineering experience: Minimum 3 years in the logistics Industry
• SIGMA experience:Minimum 3 years in the Logistics Industry
• Leadership experience in Project or Operations role: Minimum2 years with effective staff performance management & development
• Detail oriented, high work rate & quality of work
• WMS/ERP Systems Skills and experience: Minimum 2 years operational experience, development experience will be advantageous
• TMS Systems Skills and experience: Minimum3 years
• Route Optimization: Minimum3 years in route planning and OptimizationSupply Chain Optimization
• Unendorsed license & own transport;
• Ability to travel around Gauteng, South Africa
• Excellent written & verbal communications skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills & able to work in a collaborative & team-based environment;
• Aptitude to multi-task & employ effective problem solving abilities;
• Detail Orientated and Analytical

Added Advantage:

• General business acumen and sound knowledge of procurement principles, engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles.
• Application Engineering (TMS System)
• Supply Chain and Network Optimization and Planning
• Applied negotiation skills
• Applied risk management skills
• Supply Chain Management accreditation such as CSCP, SCOR-P, etc.
• Project Management accreditation such as Prince2 or PMP

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engineered Solutions: Identify, analyse & develop value-adding solutions for current & prospective clients;
• Tools: Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required:
  • Qualitative flow measurement
  • Procurement tender adjudication
  • Problem Solving
• Sales Support: Assist with 'technical selling' to clients and with the development & documenting of proposals, response to tenders, RFQs & RFPs;
• Analysis and recommendations: 1) Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking), 2) Processes (supporting business objectives, complete, accurate, relevant, error proofed, common exceptions covered, measurable), 3) Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance);
• Business cases / feasibility studies: Develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for productivity improvements and future growth / revenue potential
• Continuous Improvement Management: Manage and Report on Cost Saving and Sigma Initiatives
• SIGMA: Identify and Implement SIGMA Initiatives
• Group Facilitation: Leading & influencing a diverse group through planning and/or problem solving activities as required, including Advance Quality Planning (AQP) sessions;
• Business Support: 1) Provide input to annual Solutions Business Plan and Strategy Development, 2) Obtain update on performance against plan quarterly, to ensure focused activities are always supporting business objectives;
• Travel: Reasonable local travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of relevant DSV business objectives

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV's Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.`