A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Logistics Manager at I&J, Cape Town. The purpose of this role is to plan, manage, and monitor the movement and storage of all I&J’s supplies and products. To oversee the supply chain purchasing and distribution process and manage the inventory of products stored in the warehouse.

Line Manager: Supply Chain Manager
Number of direct reports: 1

Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and implement logistics strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize supply chain efficiency, minimize costs, and improve service levels.
• Plan and coordinate logistics operations, including transportation, distribution and order fulfilment, to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
• Manage transportation activities, including carrier selection, routing, scheduling, and freight negotiation, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to customers or distribution centres.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and carriers to ensure on-time delivery of materials, components, or finished goods, resolving issues and mitigating risks to minimize disruptions.
• Conduct performance analysis and KPI tracking for logistics operations, measuring key metrics such as on-time delivery, fill rate, inventory turnover, and transportation costs, and implementing improvements or corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry regulations governing transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities, maintaining documentation and records as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, planning, and manufacturing, sales, and customer service, to align logistics activities with business goals, forecasts, and production schedules.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and technology adoption in logistics operations, such as route optimization software, RFID tracking systems, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Resolve customer inquiries, complaints, or issues related to logistics, transportation, or delivery, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Manage haulers as a whole – performance and rates in conjunction with procurement across all sites including Trawlers to factories and CCS.
• 3PL Network management (Third Party) - Ensuring Day's cover in depots is within agreed targets, communication regarding Out of Stock (OOS), expected stock replenishments, listing of products within 3PL network, clearing of aged/discontinued stock.
• Managed all logistics & warehousing related costs.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 5 years’ proven experience in logistics management, supply chain operations or transportation management
• 5 years in a management role within an FMCG environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• Master's Degree or professional certification like CLTD or CSCP will be an advantage.

Additional requirements:

• Strong Commercial and Supply Chain experience
• Logistics management and Supply chain optimization knowledge
• Transportation management
• Inventory control
• Strong track record of logistics principles, practices, and processes, including transportation modes, warehousing operations, inventory management, and distribution strategies.
• Knowledge of logistics management software and systems, such as TMS, WMS, ERP, or inventory control systems