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I have worked for UTi for the past 3 years, starting as a Graduate Trainee and quickly working my way up to Operations Supervisor Level. In the past 3 years I have gained valuable experience in mainly the Production Logistics industry (General Motors). I have also had exposure in receiving/Warehousing as well as Shipping. Below I have listed my key responsibilities.

Responsible for directing the logistics function of the plant, which includes production planning, procurement, warehousing and distribution in order to provide products which meet customer requirements. Effectively control cost related to the logistics function.
• Act as communication champion and ensure that the drive for a positive employee relations environment is maintained.
• Act as communication champion between UTi and the Client onsite
• Ensure all KPI's are achieved daily
• Ensure the General Motors Vision is upheld at all levels
• Support the Company skills programme
• Ensure adequate staffing and direct subordinates to achieve relevant goals timeously
• Responsible for training, coaching, and guidance of subordinates
• Monitor and report on the performance on a daily basis
• Ensure optimum inventory levels and 100% material availability
• Liaise closely with production planning to ensure material availability
• Inventory control
• Develop and sustain good relationships with the customer/Client
• Control costs
• Ensure data accuracy (stocks, bill of material and planning figures)
• Ensure on-time deliveries of customer orders and on-time materials procurement
• Ensure CIP goals are met and inline with the customers requirements
• Profit maximization
• Documentation about all inbound and outbound shipments and set up action plans to establish the targets (transport on tactical level)
• In case of model changes: manage run-out planning, clean supply chain
• Motivation and training of staff
• Support new product/line launch (incl. packaging material necessary)
• Stock data accuracy: PFEP
• CIP