Export Logistics Lead - Citrus & Fresh Produce

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment is assisting a citrus grower and exporter to find a Logistics Manager to oversee end-to-end export logistics, shipping, container planning, stock flow and deliveries. The role leads two Logistics Coordinators and focuses on cost-efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has a university degree, 3-5 years in logistics, fluent Afrikaans and English, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure. Own transport is required.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• 3-5 years experience in logistics, shipping or supply chain management.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Own transport.
• Able to work under pressure and manage operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping-line relationships, vessel bookings and weekly shipping requirements.
• Plan container requirements, loading schedules and customer allocations.
• Coordinate fruit movement between packhouses, cold stores and ports.
• Monitor stock flow, cold-store capacity, vessel schedules and customer ETAs.
• Align logistics planning with harvest forecasts, production volumes and customer requirements.
• Lead and support two Logistics Coordinators.
• Identify opportunities to optimise logistics costs, transit times and operational efficiency.
• Liaise with commercial teams, demand planners, packhouses and external logistics providers.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Afrikaans

English

Resilience

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Jackie Cory Recruitment is assisting a citrus grower and exporter to find a Logistics Manager to oversee end-to-end export logistics, shipping, container planning, stock flow and deliveries. The role leads two Logistics Coordinators and focuses on cost-efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has a university degree, 3-5 years in logistics, fluent Afrikaans and English, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure. Own transport is required.