Logistics Coordinator

Overview

A leading agricultural trading company situated in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

1. Executing contract terms and conditions.
2. Stock control.
3. Quality control.
4. Managing and executing import/export documents and requirements.
5. Negotiate rates with transporters.
6. Adding new transporters to our existing book and ensuring GIT insurance is in place.
7. Develop relationships with transporters and clients.
8. Compile transport contracts using templates.
9. Follow up trucks to determine accurate ETA.
10. Good communication with clients keeping them informed about the status of the cargo.
11. Build good relationships with loading and off-loading points and identify key role players at loading and off-loading points.
12. Daily administration function – feed all load data into computer database; reconciliation of PODs and loading weights.
13. Collecting of PODs.
14. Weekly planning of truck movements and stock delivery.
15. Handling client, transport and supplier-related queries.
16. After-hours contact with all relevant parties, 7 days a week.

Key Requirements:

1. A tertiary qualification in Logistics/Logistics Management will be an advantage.
2. At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Full Time