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Logistics Coordinator

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Company Name:Job Placements
Job Type:Full-Time
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Minimum requirements for the role:
  • Must have a Bachelors degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transport Management, Business Administration or a related field
  • 1-3 years experience in logistics, transport coordination, warehousing or shipping
  • Experience with Dangerous Goods regulations, GMP+ or BRC will be a distinct advantage
  • Computer literacy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with any ERP system (SAP highly advantageous full training will be provided)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with internal teams, suppliers, transporters and freight forwarders
  • Must be a quick learner, highly organised, able to work independently, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and committed to accuracy and continuous improvement

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Sourcing, negotiating, and managing rates with 3rd-party transporters and warehouses to ensure the most cost-effective and efficient collections, deliveries, and stock transfers across South Africa.
  • Arranging and coordinating all collections, deliveries, and inter-warehouse stock movements, ensuring on-time performance and accurate administrative documentation (delivery notes, warehouse instructions, PODs, filing, reporting).
  • Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on 3rd-party warehouse and transporter performance, addressing non-conformances, complaints, and invoice accuracy promptly.
  • Conducting monthly remote and quarterly physical stock counts at 3rd-party warehouses, reconciling against SAP/planning sheets, and resolving discrepancies immediately.
  • Arranging safe, compliant disposal of quarantined or damaged stock in line with company and regulatory procedures.
  • Coordinating the arrangement and dispatch of customer samples and performing annual audits of 3rd-party warehouses and transporters to ensure ongoing suitability and compliance.
  • Researching and onboarding new transporters and warehouses while continuously ensuring full compliance with South African hazardous and non-hazardous chemical transport and storage regulations.
  • Developing a strong working knowledge of Incoterms®, freight forwarding, clearing processes, and international shipping documentation; liaising daily with suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and clearing agents to ensure smooth, on-time import/export shipments.
  • Tracking shipments end-to-end (sea, air, road, rail), proactively resolving delays or issues, and keeping all stakeholders updated to avoid additional costs or customer impact.
  • Providing logistics support to the sales team, maintaining accurate records in SAP, and contributing ideas for continuous improvement of logistics processes and cost savings.
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