Senior Logistics Analyst

 

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Purpose of Job

• Responsible for coordinating outbound and inbound shipments from Sasol plants and explant locations and having required logistics assets in place to meet external and internal needs.
• Provide guidance/recommendations to internal Sasol groups (Sales and Marketing, Operations. P&O, Customer Service) to optimize equipment (truck and rail) utilization while meeting business needs.
• Responsible for coaching and training new logistics personnel. Acts as first escalation point to logistics analysts on any inquiries related to daily operations.   

Key Accountabilities

• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with service providers (freight, equipment and services) and ensure they meet contractual service requirements. • Prepare budgets and manage expenditures within approved funding levels. Prepare Cost reports with budget variance explanations and opportunities for cost improvements. • Utilize shipping forecast and demand with Strategic Sourcing, Customer Service, P&O and Unit Operations to ensure truck and rail assets are available to meet customer shipment and production unit needs • Enter and maintain accurate rail information in SAP. Ensure equipment maintenance (regulatory and operating requirements) is completed timely with minimal impact on asset supply and availability. • Monitor daily the location of transportation equipment and take necessary action to keep equipment moving per plan. Responds to incoming customer inquiries on equipment and assists the units and Customer Service Representatives with general information order information, location, delays, movement status and ETA • Assists and supports the Finance/Accounting team month-end/year-end closing process as well as daily activity requirements inventory • Accurately reviews and prepares Logistics invoices for payment • Work in compliance with the Quality Management System requirements. Utilize proactive and/or reactive approach to prevent, correct and inform Customer Service Representatives on events that could result in non-conformances • Prepare documentation for OTMA submittals • Responsible for coaching and training new logistics personnel. Acts as first escalation point for Logistics analysts on any inquiries related to daily operations • Serve as back up to the Logistics Manager positions as required

Formal Education

University Bachelors Degree in Technical or Business

Working Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in Distribution or related experience
• Experience with plant Logistics operations, rail or truck equipment and regulatory requirements  
• Manage relationships to provide superior delivery performance
• Work with Customer Service/Business teams to resolve service issues
• Experience in training new employees

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office- excel, word, power point; working knowledge of SAP required
•  Effective communication skills both oral and written
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills
• Strong analytical background with ability to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills<