Dry Goods & Logistics Coordinator - Cape Town

Job Title:
Dry Goods & Logistics Coordinator

Location:
Klapsmuts, Western Cape (Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near Klapsmuts)

Start Date:
1 April 2025 (Immediate availability or an earlier start date will be advantageous)

Remuneration:
R17,000 R20,000 CTC (inclusive of salary, medical aid, and retirement annuity)

Transport Requirement:
Own reliable transport essential

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly organised and reliable Dry Goods & Logistics Coordinator to join our team. This critical role ensures the seamless coordination between production, stock management, and logistics functions, playing a key part in maintaining operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of responsibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

Dry Goods Requirement Planning

• Monitor and forecast dry goods requirements based on production schedules.

Ordering & Delivery Coordination

• Place and manage dry goods orders.
• Ensure timeous deliveries and resolve delivery-related challenges.

Goods Received Reconciliation & Capturing

• Conduct accurate goods received reconciliation and recordkeeping.
• Capture all stock data onto internal systems.

Monthly Stock Reconciliation

• Complete monthly stock counts and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve any stock discrepancies.

Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain clear communication with internal departments, suppliers, and transporters.

Production Loss Monitoring

• Track and report production losses related to dry goods and packaging.

Logistics Coordination for Finished Goods

• Arrange and coordinate the transport of finished goods to various locations.
• Capture and track all stock movements accurately.

Wine Competitions, Entries & Awards

• Manage the submission process for competitions and awards.
• Ensure all required stock and documentation are submitted on time.

Systems Knowledge:

• Pastel (essential)
• CHEP (advantageous)
• Advanced Excel (essential)

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Matric certificate required.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain, or inventory management will be advantageous.

Experience & Competencies:

• At least 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong administrative and reconciliation skills.
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.