Logistics Coordinator

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Key responsibilities

• 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

Key Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain or relevant field
• Proven experience as logistics coordinator
• Experience in logistics management preferred,
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software (ERP)

Key Skills

• Attention to detail,
• Ability to analyze data and understand connections
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving skills
• Decision-making ability
• Organizational skills
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills