Global Shipping & Logistics Coordinator

MECS Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Career development

Job summary

MECS Africa is seeking a detail-oriented logistics professional based in Johannesburg to coordinate international supplier orders from placement to shipment. You will review supplier confirmations, maintain trackers, and liaise with global suppliers on availability and lead times, ensuring accurate documentation throughout the process.

The role involves inbound international shipments, monitoring vessel schedules, and collaborating with freight and clearing partners to mitigate delays and manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business admin, commerce or related field.
• Experience with international procurement, supply chain, logistics, imports/exports or supplier coordination.
• Exposure to import/export documentation and customs requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international supplier orders from placement through to shipment.
• Review supplier confirmations and proforma invoices.
• Maintain order and shipment trackers and monitor delivery timelines.
• Liaise with international suppliers on availability, production, lead times and shipment readiness.
• Coordinate inbound international shipments through to destination port.
• Monitor vessel schedules and expected arrival dates.
• Liaise with freight, shipping and clearing partners to ensure smooth processes.
• Ensure shipping, supplier and import documentation is accurate and complete.
• Identify and resolve documentation discrepancies and potential delays.
• Provide regular order and shipment updates to management.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Follow-up

Coordination

Problem-solving

Commercially aware

Technically minded

Supplier dealings

Multitasking

Risk awareness

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's in Logistics

Tools

Incoterms knowledge

Job description

MECS Africa is seeking a detail-oriented logistics professional based in Johannesburg to coordinate international supplier orders from placement to shipment. You will review supplier confirmations, maintain trackers, and liaise with global suppliers on availability and lead times, ensuring accurate documentation throughout the process.

The role involves inbound international shipments, monitoring vessel schedules, and collaborating with freight and clearing partners to mitigate delays and manage