Global Supply Chain & Logistics Leader

CF & I Consulting; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

CF & I Consulting is seeking an experienced International Supply Chain & Logistics Lead in Durban to own the day-to-day operation of a specialist international trade desk. You will coordinate customers, international suppliers, freight partners, clearing agents, transport providers and internal commercial teams in a hands-on leadership role.

The role requires managing international import/export, freight forwarding, shipping, sourcing or logistics with strong knowledge of customs, Incoterms and

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of leadership in supply chain/logistics.
• Experience in import/export, freight forwarding, shipping or logistics.
• Knowledge of customs, Incoterms, shipping docs, sea and air freight, inland transport.
• Proven experience managing international suppliers and multiple logistics stakeholders.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, problem-solving and customer-facing capabilities.
• Advanced Excel/Microsoft 365 skills; exposure to supply-chain systems is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operating rhythm across orders, supplier activity, shipments and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate end-to-end supply chain from demand to final delivery.
• Establish and maintain operating procedures, controls and service standards.
• Monitor shipment milestones and implement recovery plans.
• Coordinate suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, clearing agents and internal stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Maintain operational reporting on orders, production, bookings, departures, arrivals, customs status, delivery risks and actions.
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement across service, cost and processes.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

International trade exposure

Incoterms knowledge

Excel/M365 proficiency

Travel willingness

Customer-facing

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Excel/M365

Job description

CF & I Consulting is seeking an experienced International Supply Chain & Logistics Lead in Durban to own the day-to-day operation of a specialist international trade desk. You will coordinate customers, international suppliers, freight partners, clearing agents, transport providers and internal commercial teams in a hands-on leadership role.

The role requires managing international import/export, freight forwarding, shipping, sourcing or logistics with strong knowledge of customs, Incoterms and