Logistics Coordinator

SUMMARY:
A leading company withing the Beverages and FMCG industry has an opportunity for a Supply Chain/Logistics Coordinator to join their Supply Chain team.

POSITION INFO:
POSITION : SUPPLY CHAIN/LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
AREA         : SOUTHERN SUBURBS CAPE TOWN
SALARY     : R 18 000- R 20 000 CTC BASED ON EXPERIENCE

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The SCM/Logistics Coordinator will oversee and facilitate the supply chain operations of the company. You will be the one responsible to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed Matric
• Completed Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain or relevant field HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS
• Min. 2 years proven experience as a Supply Chain/Logistics Coordinator
• MUST come from the Beverages or FMCG industry
• Strong exposure to perishable goods
• MUST live in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town or close proximity to!
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes within an organisation
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software (ERP) 

• Coordinating and monitoring supply chain operations
• Utilizing logistics IT to optimize shipping and transport procedures
• Recruit and coordinate logistics staff (e.g. truck drivers) according to availabilities and requirements
• Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs
• Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction
• Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements
• Send pre-alert and shipping instructions to all relevant parties
• Track and trace scheduled shipments and troubleshoot errors
• Prepare accurate reports for senior management
• Facilitate the shipping of products from one destination to another
• Arrange transportation, schedule staff, and orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay
• Manages activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to make sure established deadlines are met
• Continually review freight costs, transportation rates, and/or the prices of raw materials to keep costs down where possible
• Streamlines shipping and transportation processes
• To ensure export documentary legislator compliance in accordance with both South African and importing country requirements are met with despatching of consignments
• Prepare the documentation for hand over to operations/transporter for day of loading
• Obtain all relevant permits, import and export certification for the consignments Inform the relevant parties of the transport requirements
• Control shipments from instruction to delivery and return of export documentation 
• Coordinate cross border export shipments
• Responsible for creating and documenting interdepartmental workflow processes 

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