MANAGER: LOGISTICS
Job Description
Role Purpose
The Manager: Logistics is responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of logistics operations, including inventory management, transportation, and shipping. The role ensures the efficient and cost-effective movement of products while maintaining full compliance with all applicable local and international regulatory requirements governing meat exports.
Job Requirement
Qualifications & Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.
- A minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience in logistics and transportation, preferably within a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Demonstrated, in-depth experience within the meat industry, with a strong understanding of Namibian food export requirements and associated documentation.
- Proven experience in negotiating with logistics service providers and effectively managing vendor relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a working knowledge of SAGE X3.
Key Deliverables/Key Perfomance Areas
Key Performance Areas
- Lead and coordinate logistics activities, including inventory management, transportation, and shipping, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimise logistics processes and reduce operational costs.
- Monitor and report on logistics performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable export and import protocols.
- Plan and optimise logistics operations to maximise efficiency and capacity utilisation.
- Manage transportation, storage, and delivery processes to ensure the timely and accurate movement of goods.
- Oversee order management processes for both domestic and international customers.
- Analyse freight rates and transportation costs and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure the accurate completion, control, and management of all export and import documentation.
- Maintain effective communication and coordination with internal departments and external logistics partners.
- Supervise and manage reporting staff to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to enhance employee productivity and capability.
- Oversee performance management processes, including performance evaluation, disciplinary matters, and employee development.
- 22 May 2026