Assistant Manager Logistics Inventory Control

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Manager in Logistics Inventory Control within Toyota's Inventory Control & Procurement Department, part of the Customer Service Division. Based in the Boksburg Office Atlas Road, this position reports to the Procurement Manager and focuses on Supply Chain and Inventory Management. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this position include: * Overall Inventory Management * Managing dealer back-order aging * Maintaining Inventory stock months * Managing forecast performance * Managing ETD Accuracy * Supplier Management * Managing transportation, warehousing, inventory, and global shipping. * Managing customer demand by forecasting and issuing purchase orders to local and international suppliers. * Leading cross-functional projects with timelines, budgets, and KPIs. * Performing data analysis and forecasting to support decision-making in supply planning, vendor performance, and cost optimization. * Coordinating with internal teams and external partners. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * NQF Level 5 (240 credits on level 8 framework) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance Management, Business Administration Management, Logistics Management, or similar. * Minimum 3 years working experience in Supply Chain/ Logistics/ Procurement. * Project Management & automotive industry experience (advantageous). * Good communication and negotiation skills (verbal and written). * PC Literacy with MS Office Packages (Excel, Word & PowerPoint). * MRP system application experience, such as SAP. * Experience managing transportation, warehousing, inventory, & global shipping. * Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects with timelines, budgets, and KPIs. * Strong data analysis and forecasting abilities. * Excellent coordination with internal teams and external partners; strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Awareness of situations, decisiveness and ability to create an innovative vision. * Perseverance. * Driver’s License. * Ability to travel nationally. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will have a formal qualification at NQF Level 5 (240 credits on level 8 framework) in a relevant field such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or Logistics, coupled with at least three years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Procurement. Candidates with project management and automotive industry experience are preferred. Essential skills include strong communication, negotiation, and PC literacy (especially MS Office), alongside experience with MRP systems like SAP. Applicants should possess a proven track record in logistics and supply chain operations, order management, and project leadership. Strong analytical, strategic, collaborative, and problem-solving abilities are key, as is the capacity for decisiveness and innovative vision. A valid Driver's License and willingness to travel nationally are also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-manager-logistics-inventory-control-toyota Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• SAP
• Project management
• Customer service

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