A Logistics Supervisor is responsible for assisting and supporting the Logistics Manager. This includes the management and administration of the company’s fleet and the departments associated functions. The role involves supervising the implemented strategies for the movement of goods, inventory control, and coordination of transportation and distribution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Drive Pedros People values and leadership principles, ensuring alignment across the business
2. Manage drivers, assistants, and forklift drivers, coordinating shift rosters and addressing personnel shortages
3. Conducting monthly inspections on driver certifications.
4. Supervise day-time loading tasks and handle the submission of insurance-related documents
5. Manage vehicle and forklift inspection sheets, maintenance registers, and fuel authorization for forklifts
6. Coordinate all fleet maintenance and repair work with service providers after manager approval
7. Build and maintain a high-performance team, ensuring the enforcement of the company's disciplinary code. Conduct performance appraisals and CDPs for department members above GW level
8. Manage clock-in reports, investigate transgressions, and handle first approvals of leave within the department
9. Enforce uniform policies for all drivers and conductors, ensuring full compliance
10. Ensure timeous deliveries and rectify shortfalls and damages
11. Maintain excellent communication standards and customer service with stores, responding to queries swiftly
12. Ensure adherence to all Logistics SOPs, providing necessary training where required and maintaining training registers
13. Provide after-hours assistance for truck breakdowns, coordinating with mechanics and tow trucks to protect the fleet and stock
14. Manage Lug Recon processes and associated tasks efficiently
15. Directly manage the Logistics Administrator and Fleet Controller, overseeing associated tasks and KPIs
16. Compile the Daily Delivery Schedule, gaining final approval from the Logistics Manager

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
2. At least 5 years of prior experience in a supervisory role in logistics or related field
3. Knowledge of receiving, distribution processes and procedures
4. Fleet supervision and maintenance experience
5. Supply Chain Experience
6. Strong leadership and team management skills
7. Technical experience in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Transportation Management, Distribution Management, Logistics Software, Quality Control and Assurance
8. Must have experience with tracking systems
9. Strong Numerical and Analytical Skills
10. Experience with inventory systems