Logistics and Scheduling Coordinator

Constantia Kunsmis, part of the TWK Group, has the following vacancy available: Logistics and Scheduling Coordinator at Wellington, Western Cape.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Scheduling of all raw materials
• Receiving of all raw materials
• Communicate with clients and marketing to format scheduling plan
• Communicate the scheduling plan to production daily for production purposes
• Scheduling and archiving of all related documentation
• Knowledge of GHS System (Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals)
• Responsible for co-ordinating and planning of transport/logistics services
• Ensuring that all deliveries are done in the most cost-effective way and achieving the highest possible level of customer service
• Communicate estimated time of deliveries timeously to customers
• Compile daily report on orders processed
• Check orders delivered with no feedback and follow up with transporters
• Ensure outstanding feedback on loads completed
• Resolve customer queries regarding in-transit damaged goods
• Report missing rates and complete rate request forms accurately
• Accountable to ensure returns are scheduled and processed correctly
• Responsible for follow up and resolution of incorrect dates on sales orders
• Manage planning and flexibility to do cross pollination planning
• Work effectively in a team to enhance team performance
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to and from transporters and customers, reporting to OPS lead
• Participate in planning sessions
• Build strong relationships with transporters
• Communicate positively in OPS centre to align vehicles
• Willing to work overtime when required

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in scheduling/logistics
• Experience and qualifications in logistics or related industry
• Computer literate – be proficient in Excel
• Driver's license
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team player