Logistics Coordinator - Stellenbosch, South Africa - Exceed Hr

Exceed Hr

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Stellenbosch, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Reference: 8045 CM

Consultant:
Christa Mostert

Responsible for the accurate allocation of stock to bookings and processing shipments in accordance with standard operating procedures.
To oversee all aspects of the container shipment from assisting customers with bookings to the containers' arrival at port.
Manage account operation and at all times avoid incurring penalties and additional cost
Attend Client/Operation planning meetings
Provide shipping options/routes/stacks dates/ETD's/ETA's to clients
Ensure customer has relevant rates for the abovementioned on quotation
Request adhoc rates for clients with commercial team.
Receive customer booking
Ensure receipt of Line booking confirmation
Verifying information correct as per customer instruction including capturing the correct freight contract in QX
Forwarding correct booking confirmation to customer
Insert operational data e.g. container numbers / product & temp info on files
Update systems with operational info QX
Interacting with intermodal in regards to any changes/amendments/issues with container loads
Communicate with Shipping line and client in regards to equipment/depot issues
Liaise with pack stores
Obtain packing lists/addendums/commercial invoices from client print and place in files and handover to the appointed Account Documentation controller
Manage deadlines with shipping lines and other various parties
Arrange Late arrivals etc. (anything additional regarding container bookings)
Advise customer of additional/incidental charges and obtain authorisation in writing prior to actioning and noting/commenting on systems and files

Qualifications:

Grade 12 (Essential)
Diploma in Shipping, Clearing and Freight Forwarding, Distribution and Logistics Business Management or related field
A minimum of 2years' experience in Freight Forwarding and Logistics experience
Ability to work all hours and from home where needed.
Ability to identify the needs in the team and assist where needed.
To have working knowledge of Google / Excel / Inttra
To have the ability to read and interpret shipping documentation (Desirable).
Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines;
Strong organisational and communication skills to manage workload and prioritise;
Attention to detail and accuracy;
Fast learner in internal and external computer systems and processes;
Ability to work with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external in dynamic industry changing environment.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent