Logistics Coordinator - Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa - Helderberg Personnel

Helderberg Personnel

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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

My client, a well established concern within the agricultural industry is seeking to employ a

Logistics Coordinator with 3 years experience and knowledge of the transport market.

logistics coordinator|transport

Skills and qualifications:

A tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Logistics Management will be an advantage.
At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar position.
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
Knowledge of transport market.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Analytical ability.
Good attention to detail.
Prepared to be available for cell phone queries and problem solving after office hours.
Negotiating skills.

Key areas of responsibility:

Executing on contract terms and conditions.
Stock control.
Quality control.
Managing and execution of import/export documents and requirements.
Negotiate rates with transporters.
Adding new transporters to our existing book and ensuring GIT insurance is in place.
Develop relationships with transporters and clients.
Compile transport contracts using templates.
Follow up trucks to determine accurate ETA.
Good communication with clients keeping them informed about the status of the cargo.
Build good relationships with loading and offloading points and identifying key role players at loading and offloading points.
Daily administration function feed all load data into computer database; reconciliation of PODs and loading weights.
Collecting of POD's
Weekly planning of truck movements and stock delivery.
Handling of client, transport and supplier related queries.
After hours contact with all relevant parties, 7 days a week.