Global Logistics & Expediting Specialist

Smith Garb & Associates; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Garb & Associates is seeking an experienced procurement and logistics professional to manage purchase orders, international shipments and stock availability for a fast-moving supply chain operation in Johannesburg.

You will coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders and internal teams, oversee landed costs, and enforce processes to optimise costs and on-time delivery while maintaining accurate ERP records.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or related field.
• Previous experience in procurement, buying, expediting or international supply chain operations.
• Strong Excel and ERP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: review re-order schedules and place timely POs with suppliers.
• International Shipment Coordination: prepare shipment docs and track progress.
• Stock Availability & Order Management: monitor stock, adjust orders and communicate delays.
• Freight Management & Cost Control: obtain freight quotes and compare against budgets.
• Freight Forwarder & Supplier Management: manage handovers and track performance.
• Landed Costing & Import Documentation: prepare costings and ensure documentation.
• Supplier & System Administration: maintain supplier data and ERP records.
• General Procurement Support: assist negotiations and supplier sourcing.

Skills

Procurement

ERP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Logistics coordination

International supply chain

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics / Supply Chain / Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Smith Garb & Associates is seeking an experienced procurement and logistics professional to manage purchase orders, international shipments and stock availability for a fast-moving supply chain operation in Johannesburg.

You will coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders and internal teams, oversee landed costs, and enforce processes to optimise costs and on-time delivery while maintaining accurate ERP records.