Global Logistics Coordinator: International Shipments

Permanent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Shipping and Logistics Coordinator based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is responsible for coordinating international supplier orders from placement through shipment, maintaining trackers, and liaising with freight, shipping and clearing partners.

Travel to East Africa for initial 2–3 months and ongoing collaboration with Commercial, Finance, Operations and Logistics teams to manage documentation, lead times and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration, commerce or related field.
• Experience in international procurement, supply chain, logistics, imports/exports or supplier coordination.
• Experience working with international suppliers or manufacturers.
• Good understanding of purchasing and supplier order processes.
• Exposure to import/export documentation and customs requirements.
• Knowledge of Incoterms would be advantageous.
• Ocean freight experience is advantageous but not essential – training provided.
• Experience with chemicals, dangerous goods, mining, industrial products or regulated cargo is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international supplier orders from placement through shipment.
• Obtain and review supplier confirmations and proforma invoices.
• Maintain accurate order and shipment trackers and monitor delivery timelines.
• Liaise with international suppliers regarding availability, production, lead times and shipment readiness.
• Coordinate inbound international shipments through to destination port.
• Monitor vessel schedules, shipping milestones and expected arrival dates.
• Liaise with freight, shipping and clearing partners.
• Ensure shipping, supplier and import documentation is accurate and complete.
• Identify and resolve documentation discrepancies and potential delays.
• Work closely with Commercial, Finance, Operations and Logistics teams.
• Provide regular order and shipment updates to management.
• Support supplier onboarding and relationship management.
• Develop and improve processes for order and shipment tracking.
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement solutions.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Ocean freight

Incoterms

Supply chain

Documentation

Supplier coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Shipping and Logistics Coordinator based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is responsible for coordinating international supplier orders from placement through shipment, maintaining trackers, and liaising with freight, shipping and clearing partners.

Travel to East Africa for initial 2–3 months and ongoing collaboration with Commercial, Finance, Operations and Logistics teams to manage documentation, lead times and risk mitigation.