The Logistics Coordinating Supervisor is responsible to the Workshop Manager for successful execution of department logistical coordination within an organization
This is a temporary engagement, with the opportunity for the successful candidate to go on to a permanent position
Responsibilities
- Planning: Collaborate with managers and team members to create and maintain project plans, timelines, and schedules
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Communication: Act as a
central point of contact for project-related communications. Facilitate
communication between team members, stakeholders, and other relevant parties
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Task Tracking: Monitor and
track the progress of project tasks. Keep stakeholders informed about project
status, milestones, and potential issues
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Resource Management: Assist
in resource allocation and management. Coordinate with team members to ensure
they have the necessary tools, information, and support to complete their tasks
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Risk Management: Identify
and assess potential risks to the project. Collaborate with the managers to
develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Meeting Coordination: Schedule and organize meetings, including team meetings, stakeholder meetings, and other relevant sessions. Ensure that meetings are productive and focused on achieving project goals
- Quality Assurance: Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards. Work with team members to address any quality issues and ensure adherence to project specifications
- Issue Resolution: Identify and address any issues or conflicts that may arise during the project. Collaborate with team members to find solutions and escalate issues to the project manager when necessary
- Reporting: Generate and distribute regular reports on project status, including key performance indicators, milestones achieved, and upcoming tasks
- Client and Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders. Keep them informed about project progress, address their concerns, and ensure their expectations are met
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Problem Solving: Identify
and resolve logistics-related issues and challenges. Implement corrective
actions to address inefficiencies or disruptions in the supply chain. Continuously
look for ways to improve logistics processes
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Coordination and Planning:
Collaborate with other departments to understand their logistics needs and
requirements. Develop and implement logistics strategies and plans to meet
organizational goals
Required Competencies, knowledge and Skills
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Excellent analytical, organising and problem solving
skills
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Excellent computer skills; MS word, excel and project
management software
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Team building abilities, decision making and people
management
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Demonstrate independent work initiatives, sound
judgement, diplomacy etc
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Presentation and reporting skills
Education and Experience
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3-5 years experience in logistics supervision or related fields
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Qualifications in engineering/related fields
- Qualifications in mechanical engineering will be an added advantage
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company