Exports Logistics Coordinator

Vine Recruitment; Citrusdal; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Export Logistics Coordinator in Citrusdal. The role involves managing stock, coordinating export logistics, and ensuring data integrity. Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience, preferably in the fruit industry. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and proactive problem-solving within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification, preferably in logistics or supply chain.
• Relevant experience in the fruit industry is preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and report effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stock management and export logistics with service providers.
• Manage logistics costs and financial controls for export.
• Maintain data integrity and reporting for supply chain optimization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

Applicable tertiary qualification

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Exports Logistics Coordinator required in Citrusdal.

Our client in Citrusdal a citrus producer, packer, and exporter, is committed to excellence and seeks an Export Logistics Coordinator & Data Analyst to join our dedicated Marketing team.

The Export Logistics Coordinator & Data Analyst will be responsible for day-to-day stock management and coordination of export logistics with service providers and shipping lines. Developing and maintaining day-to-day data integrity and reporting

The ideal candidate should be proactive, adaptable, and possess excellent organizational, communication and numerical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Export Logistics:
  • Stock management & loadouts
  • Vessel bookings & instructions
  • Coordinate execution of export loads with 3rd party service providers, i.e. freight forwarders and shipping lines etc.
  • Track shipments and provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding shipment status and potential delays.
• Export Supply Chain Financial Controls:
• Receive & update total supply chain costings for export markets.
• Collaborate with freight forwarders and shipping lines to optimize shipping routes and reduce costs.
• Manage and sign off on logistics costs.
• Export administration (updating systems, export schedule, stock levels and updating of program volumes)
• Stay up to date with market trends, industry developments, product knowledge and industry best practices to effectively address customer inquiries and provide appropriate solutions.
• Reporting and Data analysis to optimize costs and efficiencies in the supply chain.
• Reporting of exceptions in data and the supply chain.

Essential Requirements:

• Applicable tertiary qualification, and continuous learning attitude
• Relevant experience, preferably within fruit industry
• Advanced management and numerical capability
• Computer Literacy
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work and prosper within a team environment
• Self-motivated, driven, resilient and humble