Export Logistics Manager

Dutoit Group; Ceres; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutoit Agri in Ceres is seeking an Export Logistics Manager to lead the operational execution of our export logistics programme. You will translate the marketing programme into an actionable shipping plan, coordinating every stage from booking to shipment close-out, including cold-chain coordination.

This role requires 3–5 years’ experience in fresh-fruit export logistics, strong organizational skills, and the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders while ensuring accuracy and on-time

Qualifications

• Grade 12; diploma/degree in logistics or related field strengthens application.
• 3–5 years' experience in fresh-fruit export logistics.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated export shipment plans by aligning marketing programmes, fruit availability, packing schedules, cold storage capacity, container availability and shipping schedules.
• Coordinate export bookings with shipping lines and forwarding agents.
• Manage container availability, loading schedules, transport arrangements, port deliveries and vessel cut-off times.
• Coordinate cold-chain requirements and ensure compliance with quality and temperature requirements.
• Oversee the export documentation process and ensure timely preparation and release of documents.
• Monitor logistics expenditure and minimise storage, demurrage, detention and cancellations.
• Maintain shipment tracking and timely communication of progress and disruptions to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Stakeholder liaison

Problem solving under pressure

Effective communication

Education

Grade 12

Diploma or Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Business Administration

Job description

Industry: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Job category: Transport and Logistics Management

Location: Ceres

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Step into a fast-paced, high-impact role where no two days are the same. As a Logistics Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the action—connecting suppliers, vessels, and markets while keeping operations running smoothly from start to finish. You’ll juggle schedules, secure bookings, and solve real-time challenges, all while playing a key role in delivering products across the globe. If you thrive under pressure, love problem-solving, and enjoy being the link that keeps everything moving, this is your chance to make an impact.

Dutoit Agri is seeking an experienced Export Logistics Manager to lead the operational execution of our export logistics programme. This role is responsible for translating the marketing programme into an executable shipping plan while coordinating every stage of the export logistics process—from booking and documentation through shipment execution, cold-chain coordination, arrival monitoring and shipment close-out.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Integrated Export Planning

• Develop and manage integrated shipment plans by aligning marketing programmes, fruit availability, packing schedules, cold storage capacity, container availability and shipping schedules.
• Identify constraints proactively and implement practical solutions before they impact execution.

2. Shipment Execution

• Coordinate export bookings with shipping lines and forwarding agents.
• Manage container availability, loading schedules, transport arrangements, port deliveries and vessel cut-off times.
• Resolve rollovers, cancellations and operational disruptions while minimising commercial impact.

3. Cold Chain Management

• Coordinate cold-chain requirements throughout the export process.
• Work closely with technical teams, packhouses, cold stores and service providers to ensure compliance with quality and temperature requirements.
• Monitor cold-chain performance and elevate deviations where necessary.

4. Export Documentation

• Oversee the export documentation process to ensure accurate and timely preparation, verification and release of all export documentation.
• Manage workflow, deadlines and exception handling while providing operational oversight to the documentation function.

5. Cost Management

• Monitor logistics expenditure and prevent avoidable costs such as storage, demurrage, detention, amendments and cancellations.

6. Shipment Visibility & Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain accurate shipment tracking and status reporting.
• Ensure timely communication of shipment progress, delays and operational exceptions to internal stakeholders and service providers.

7. Service Provider Management

• Monitor the performance of shipping lines, forwarding agents, transport providers and cold stores.
• Support continuous improvement through performance reporting and operational feedback.
• Coordinate responses to logistics incidents.
• Ensure timely notifications, evidence collection, claims administration and implementation of corrective actions.
• Grade 12. (A Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field will strengthen your application)
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in experience in fresh-fruit export logistics, preferably within an exporter or integrated fruit business.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders and client
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail