Logistics Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Transportation Management – Coordinate the movement of bulk cement from the port to warehouse locations.
• Transportation Management – Manage company‑owned tankers and liaise with third‑party transport providers for deliveries and collections.
• Transportation Management – Schedule and monitor the dispatch of cement and finished goods (bricks and blocks) to customers and internal sites.
• Transportation Management – Ensure all transportation activities comply with safety, legal, and company standards.
• Warehouse & Inventory Coordination – Oversee inventory levels at all cement storage locations and maintain accurate stock records.
• Warehouse & Inventory Coordination – Plan and monitor debagging and tanker loading activities at the dedicated station.
• Warehouse & Inventory Coordination – FIFO system is followed on all products.
• Warehouse & Inventory Coordination – Ensure empty pallet processes are followed and maintained.
• Warehouse & Inventory Coordination – Ensure pallet returns records are captured and maintained.
• Warehouse & Inventory Coordination – Ensure efficient storage and retrieval systems across all warehouse sites.
• Logistics Planning & Reporting – Develop daily/weekly logistics plans aligned with production and sales schedules.
• Logistics Planning & Reporting – Track KPIs for delivery performance, inventory turnover, transport costs, etc.
• Logistics Planning & Reporting – Generate regular reports for management on logistics performance and suggest process improvements.
• Supplier & Transporter Liaison – Negotiate terms and service levels with transporters and logistics vendors.
• Supplier & Transporter Liaison – Monitor transporter performance and ensure timely and cost‑effective deliveries.
• Supplier & Transporter Liaison – Resolve any delivery or transport‑related disputes or delays.
• Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure all logistics operations adhere to local regulations and company policies.
• Compliance & Risk Management – Conduct regular risk assessments and implement controls for transport and storage safety.
• Compliance & Risk Management – Keep records of permits, insurance, and maintenance of the company tankers.

• Proven experience (5+ years) in logistics, transport coordination, or warehouse management.
• Knowledge of bulk cement handling and experience with tanker logistics is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and warehousing principles.
• Excellent planning, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software, Microsoft Excel, and report generation.
• Valid driver’s license and familiarity with Cape Town routes and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in the construction materials or cement industry.
• Exposure to fleet management systems and transport compliance procedures.

Primarily based at the Inca Concrete Products.

• Regular site visits to other warehouses and the debagging station.
• Occasional travel to transporters’ depots and customer sites as needed.