Logistics Administrator

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Logistics Administrator to join a Elite Group of Companies Based in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:

Skills and Qualifications (Not Limited to):

• A tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Logistics Management will be an advantage
• At least 2 years relevant experience in a similar position.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Ability to handle huge volumes.
• Knowledge of transport market.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills. Well versed in e-mail etiquette and MS Outlook with good writing skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Analytical ability.
• Good attention to detail.
• Prepared to be available for cell phone queries and problem solving after office hours.
• Negotiating skills

Responsibilities:

• Executing on contract terms and conditions.
• Stock control.
• Quality control.
• Managing and execution of import/export documents and requirements.
• Negotiate rates with transporters.
• Adding new transporters to our existing book and ensuring GIT insurance is in place.
• Develop relationships with transporters and clients.
• Compile transport contracts using templates.
• Follow up trucks to determine accurate ETA.
• Good communication with clients keeping them informed about the status of the cargo.
• Build good relationships with loading and off-loading points and identifying key role players at loading and off-loading points.
• Daily administration function – feed all load data into computer database; reconciliation of PODs and loading weights.
• Collecting of POD’s
• Weekly planning of truck movements and stock delivery.
• Handling of client, transport and supplier related queries.

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