Logistics Superintendent

Twigg Exploration & Mining is recruiting a Logistics Superintendent, to be based in Nacala, Mozambique.

Duties

• Develop credible constructive relationship with all transport and logistic stakeholders and ensure seamless operations across the supply chain
• Develop and implement the Port Services Agreement at Nacala
• Manage the Transport & Logistics Contract with Syrah Resources’ preferred supplier in line with operational requirements
• Develop and implement a Transport & Logistics reporting framework
• Ensure transport contracts are in place that will deliver excellence to the organisation
• Develop commercial transport solutions that support marketing initiatives
• Ensure the right products are delivered to the right location on time, at the agreed cost
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, import/export documentation, or customer issues
• Develop a periodic system to monitor relevant legislation & regulatory changes in Mozambique
• Contribute to Company Strategic Planning initiatives as required
• Work with the Technical Services & Integrated Planning Manager to develop and implement a QA/QC management system across the Balama product chain – Mining, Processing, Logistics/Shipping & Sales
• Make presentations on project status, present monthly and annual reports to senior management
• Meet with client teams and gather requirements, conduct regular team meetings and track project progress
• Ensure compliance with key procedures, policies and documentation requirements across the supply chain
• Contribute to weekly/monthly/annual reporting
• Prepare integrated wet season planning with a focus on the whole supply chain from mine to customers
• Provide technical assistance to comply with regulations including IMO (International Maritime Code), IMSBC (International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes) and BLU (Practice for the Safe Loading & Unloading of Bulk Carriers), logistics contractors and relevant Port Authorities
• Assist in the development & implementation of an Integrated Logistics Strategy and work closely with the contracts & commercial team, warehouse controls & inventory, product transportation, shipping control, port services, customs officers and the Sales & Marketing team (Syrah DMCC)

Requisites

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Marketing, Logistics, Finance, International Trade or related fields
• Minimum 5 years in supply chain/international freight transportation, including significant shipping management experience
• Demonstrated experience in developing cost down solutions
• Ability to set up new supply chains using multi-modal transport solutions
• Experience in Chartering or the International container shipping industry
• Experience in working within a sales and operational planning process
• Strong contractor/subcontractor supply chain management experience
• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted