Logistics Coordinator

SUMMARY:
Job Purpose: 
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for planning and managing the efficient movement of cement and related materials to meet delivery schedules. This role involves creating and optimizing transport plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining accurate operational records.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Planning and coordinating loads:

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the movement of Cement, materials, to ensure that delivery schedules are met. They liaise with suppliers, customers, and transport service providers to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of loads.

• Creates and manages transport schedules, ensuring that vehicles are available and scheduled in a way that maximizes efficiency. They monitor the progress of transport operations and adjust schedules as necessary.

• The transport coordinator ensures that all transport operations comply with relevant regulations, including safety and environmental regulations. They may also be responsible for ensuring that drivers and vehicles are licensed and registered correctly.

• Keeps accurate records of transport operations, fuel consumption, and transport schedules. They use this data to analyse performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Resolves any issues that arise during transport operations, including delays, breakdowns, and other disruptions. They work to minimize the impact of these issues on customers.
• Develop & manage relationships with transporters and customers.

• A degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 3-4 years’ Experience as Logistics coordinator or Planner is essential.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail.
• SAP
• Excel
• Strong Character
• Strong improvement mindset and commitment
• Time Management