Logistics Specialist

Job Purpose The Logistics Specialist is responsible for end-to-end logistics operations within the manufacturing plant. The role covers the complete material flow cycle — from inbound receipt and unloading through warehousing, inventory control, and outbound dispatch — ensuring the right material reaches the right location at the right time, in the right quantity and condition. The incumbent acts as the single point of accountability for logistics excellence, cost efficiency, and compliance within the plant.. Key Responsibilities Inbound Logistics Coordinate and schedule inbound material deliveries with vendors, transporters, and the procurement team. Verify delivery documents (invoices, packing lists, purchase orders) against physical receipts. Inspect incoming consignments for quantity accuracy, condition, and damage; initiate discrepancy reports as needed. Liaise with the quality team to facilitate incoming quality inspection (IQI) clearance before putaway. Track and follow up on pending or delayed inbound shipments to prevent production disruptions. Unloading Operations Supervise and coordinate safe unloading of materials including raw materials, packaging, sub-assemblies, and spare parts. Ensure deployment of appropriate MHE (forklifts, pallet jacks, dock levellers) by trained and certified operators. Maintain unloading dock discipline — safety protocols, vehicle positioning, chock usage, and PPE compliance. Record unloading TAT (turnaround time) and work towards minimising vehicle waiting time at plant gate. Bar Coding & Labelling Implement and maintain bar code / RFID labelling for all incoming and outgoing SKUs in line with company standards. Ensure accurate scanning and GRN (Goods Receipt Note) creation in the ERP/WMS system at the point of receipt. Manage label printing, application, and verification across inbound, storage, and outbound stages. Coordinate with the IT/systems team to resolve barcode discrepancies, system errors, or scanner malfunctions. Drive adoption of barcode-based processes to improve traceability and reduce manual errors. Inventory Management Maintain accurate and real-time inventory records in the ERP/WMS (SAP / Oracle / equivalent). Conduct cycle counts, periodic stock audits, and annual physical inventory verification. Monitor inventory aging, identify slow-moving, non-moving, and obsolete (SLOB) stock; initiate disposition actions. Implement FIFO/LIFO inventory rotation principles as applicable to material category. Track inventory KPIs: accuracy %, fill rate, stock-out incidents, days on hand (DOH), and shrinkage. Maintain minimum reorder levels (ROL) and safety stock norms; raise replenishment alerts to procurement. Reconcile physical inventory vs system inventory and drive root cause analysis for variances. Storage & Warehousing Manage overall plant warehouse / store layout ensuring optimal space utilisation and ergonomic flow. Allocate dedicated storage zones…