Bayer: Logistics Specialist X2 

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Company: Bayer

Location! South Africa

Job Purpose

  • Manage the end-to-end logistics process, from order confirmation to delivery and returns, utilizing Bayer analytics tools (SAP, TMS, Smart Center, Four Kites systems). 
  • Coordinate with internal, direct customers and 3PL to ensure timely and efficient execution of logistics activities.

Key Task and Responsibilities

  • Lead and optimize logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products to customers. 
  • Analyze logistics performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategic cost saving solutions.
  • Execute end-to-end TMS planning, including cost optimization, vehicle and route optimization, turnaround time management and communication
  • Create shipments in TMS and manage the delivery confirmation process with commercial teams, direct customers, and 3PLs.
  • Ensure accurate freight carrier information in TMS and validate freight bill costs against SAP. Submit necessary documents (PO, GRV) to finance for invoice processing.
  • Maintain and update rate cards in the Transportation Management System (TMS) on a monthly and annual basis.
  • Coordinate inter-facility stock transfers (STOs) for seed and crop protection portfolios. 
  • Consolidate daily VLO60 report and submit to the commercial & customer interaction teams.
  • Manage the delivery confirmation process with the commercial team, direct customer & 3PL.
  • Monitor EDI connection flow between 3PLs and Bayer internal systems. 
  • Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external teams (commercial, direct customers, 3PL). 
  • Collaborate with the 3PL to conduct weekly and monthly inventory reconciliations. Identify and resolve any discrepancies between physical inventory and system records. 
  • Analyze inventory data to identify trends and potential issues. Manage and monitor logistics functionality KPI’s (Smart Center – TMS vehicle utilization, TMS optimization, TMS adoption, Tender adherence, on time pickup, on time delivery, freight cost, last mile visibility). 
  • Ensure all proof of delivery documentation (POD’s), goods return notes (GRN), exchange/return  approval is captured into TMS for each respective SAP delivery processed.
  • Liaise with the commercial and 3PL warehouse teams to manage and coordinate the GRN process, enabling logistics to process return credits within 48 hours of receipt.
  • Utilise Bayer analytics tools:
  • Transport Management Systems (TMS:):
  • Manage all aspects of transportation, including carrier selection, route planning, load optimization, and shipment tracking
  • Optimize routes, consolidate shipments, and negotiate better rates with carriers, leading to cost savings
  • Smart Center:
  • Monitor the dashboard to manage TMS shipment status (on time, at risk, delayed)
  • Four Kites:
  • Monitor the progress of their goods in transit to provide real-time tracking of shipments   
  • SAP:
  •  Delivery release, EDI transmission flow
  • Ensure all consignment stock is uplifted, processed, and inventory is returned to the 3PL warehouse.
  • Provide updates to the 3PL regarding carrier arrival slots, customer and consignment returns. 
  • Process returned consignments within 48 hours of receipt in the SAP system accordingly.
  • Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements for seed and crop protection warehouse and distribution activities, including freight carrier compliance.
  • Liaise with suppliers/vendors and undertake vendor evaluations to ensure good service delivery while ensuring timely approval and payment of their invoices.
  • Support customer complaints investigations 
  • Undertake additional administrative, project, and ad-hoc functional support tasks as needed
     

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Minimum of 3 years experience within Distribution and Warehousing, Import & Exports, logistics
  • Degree/Diploma in Supply chain management/ Distribution and Warehousing/ Logistics/ IT programming/systems 
  • Strong understanding & execution of logistics principles and practices
  • Computer literate, Microsoft office proficient and SAP experience
  • Excellent  written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of the Seed and Agricultural chemical markets is advantageous
  • Fluent in English, Afrikaans,  local vernacular advantageous
  • Results orientated
  • Ability to work effectively in a global, team matrix-based environment (cross functional; cross cultural)
  • Agile
  • High level of engagement and communication 

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