Freight Cost Coordinator

The HEINEKEN Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Freight Cost Coordinator for their Transport team based in Tygervalley. This role involves managing freight costs, analyzing performance, and ensuring operational efficiency in the supply chain. Ideal candidates will need relevant logistics experience, a diploma in management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 2 months of relevant experience in FMCG logistics or distribution.
• Understanding of financial principles and internal audits is advantageous.
• Familiarity with excise regulations like SARS compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Control and analyze freight costs ensuring compliance with contracts.
• Monitor performance to optimize efficiency across transportation.
• Prepare and analyze reports on freight costs.

Skills

Financial Management

Logistics

Data Analysis

Cost Control

Reporting

Education

Diploma / Advanced National Certificate / NQF Level 5 & 6 in Administration or Financial Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: LSP Manager Transport
Job Grade: 8
Location: Tygervalley
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Customer Service and Logistics
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number:137579
Closing Date: 13/06/2025

Applications are invited for a Freight Cost Coordinator position in our Transport team based at Tygervallley (The Hive).
This person will report to the LSP Manager and be repsonsible for efficient and cost-effective movement of goods, which is essential for maintaining profitability and operational efficiency in supply chain management.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Review, analyze, and control freight costs on OTM, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed contracts and service levels.
• Monitor freight cost performance and support strategies to optimize cost efficiency across transportation operations.
• Track freight cost trends and report significant variances from budgeted or forecasted figures.
• Ensure allocation commitments aligned with the agreed AP plan.
• Prepare and present regular reports on freight costs, analyzing cost drivers and identifying opportunities for cost control.
• Monitor and report on the impact of freight costs on profitability on managed fleets and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee accessorial cost claims by LSPs, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards.
• Manage and upload freight rates and oversee monthly rate adjustments.
• Responsible for all master data maintenance related to OTM.
• Uses basic TPM tools (can run a Daily Control System, perform 5-Why analysis)

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• Minimum Diploma / Advanced National Certificate / NQF Level 5 & 6 in Administration or Financial Management
• 1 to 2 months minimum total years of relevant experience in FMCG logistics or distribution environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting, data analysis, and documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) required.
• Knowledge of financial principles (e.g., budgets, cost allocation, variance analysis) and administrative processes in a distribution or logistics setting.
• Understanding of ISO standards and internal audit processes is advantageous.
• Familiarity with excise regulations (e.g., SARS compliance) is a plus.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.