Logistics Coordinator - Pretoria, South Africa - RPO Recruitment

RPO Recruitment
RPO Recruitment
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Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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As a Logistics Coordinator within the Agricultural industry, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients in their logistics and supply chain management.

You will be responsible for overseeing the movement of agricultural products, coordinating with suppliers and transportation providers, and ensuring that all operations are executed smoothly.


Responsibilities:


  • Manage transportation activities for agricultural products, including scheduling and routing shipments according to client requirements
  • Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, and warehouse teams to ensure timely deliveries and accurate inventory management
  • Monitor and track shipments to ensure they are on schedule and address any delays or issues that arise
  • Assist in the negotiation of rates and agreements with transportation providers to achieve costeffective solutions
  • Prepare and analyze reports on transportation metrics, such as ontime performance and freight costs, specific to the agricultural industry
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams, including purchasing and customer service, to streamline logistics processes
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, such as agricultural licensing and safety requirements

Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field
  • Proven experience in logistics coordination, preferably within the agricultural industry
  • Strong knowledge of transportation operations, including routing, scheduling, and freight management
  • Familiarity with specific requirements and regulations related to the transportation of agricultural products
  • Proficient in using transportation management systems (TMS) and other logistics software
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities, with a detailoriented mindset
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment

Benefits:


  • Salary: negotiable
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.

If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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