Junior Logistics Manager

SUMMARY:
This role exists to manage all logistics operations, including imports, exports, and distribution.

POSITION INFO:

Junior Logistics Manager
Manage end-to-end logistics operations across domestic and international channels.
Somerset West, Cape Town | R10,000 – R14,000

About Our Client
The company operates within a logistics and distribution environment. They manage the movement of goods across domestic and international channels, coordinating between suppliers, freight partners, couriers, and clients.

The Role: Junior Logistics Manager
This role exists to manage all logistics operations, including imports, exports, and distribution. It contributes to the business by overseeing team performance and coordinating shipments across multiple channels to ensure compliance with regulations and efficient service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize minimum 2 years’ experience in a logistics management role with imports and exports experience.

• Lead, manage, and support the logistics team to ensure productivity and accountability.

• Oversee domestic and international deliveries across road, sea, and air freight.

• Manage import and export processes, including customs documentation and HS codes.

• Coordinate shipments and monitor tracking to address delays and delivery issues.

• Liaise with suppliers, couriers, freight forwarders, and clients.

• Obtain and negotiate quotes with freight and courier partners.

• Resolve logistics, delivery, customs, and supplier-related issues.

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in logistics management.

• Proven experience with imports, exports, and international shipping regulations.

• Strong knowledge of HS codes and customs documentation.

• Experience managing road, sea, and air freight.

• Experience managing a team with strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in logistics systems, shipment tracking platforms, Zoho, and Microsoft Office.

• Professional, proactive, and solutions-driven mindset with high attention to detail.