Global Trade & Logistics Lead - International Operations

CF Consulting; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Consulting seeks an experienced International Supply Chain & Logistics Lead to own the day-to-day operations of a specialist international trade desk. You will coordinate customers, international suppliers, freight partners, and internal commercial teams in a hands-on leadership role.

This role requires strong knowledge of import/export, Incoterms, and customs, with a track record of delivering seamless global shipments and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years' experience in a supply chain/logistics leadership role.
• Strong international import/export, freight forwarding, shipping, sourcing or logistics experience.
• Practical knowledge of customs, Incoterms, shipping documentation, sea and air freight and inland transport.
• Proven experience managing international suppliers and multiple logistics stakeholders.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, problem-solving and customer-facing capability.
• Advanced Excel/Microsoft 365 skills; experience with supply-chain systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operating rhythm across customer orders, supplier activity, shipments and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate the end-to-end supply chain from customer demand and purchase order through supplier production, international freight, customs clearance and final delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective operating procedures, controls, escalation processes and service standards.
• Monitor shipment milestones, identify risks early and implement recovery plans where required.
• Coordinate suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, clearing agents, transporters and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
• Maintain accurate operational reporting covering orders, production, bookings, departures, arrivals, customs status, delivery risks and customer actions.
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement across service, cost and process challenges.

Skills

Leadership

International trade

Import/Export

Freight forwarding

Incoterms

Customs documentation

Negotiation

Excel/Microsoft 365

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Supply Chain / Logistics / International Trade qualification

Job description

CF Consulting seeks an experienced International Supply Chain & Logistics Lead to own the day-to-day operations of a specialist international trade desk. You will coordinate customers, international suppliers, freight partners, and internal commercial teams in a hands-on leadership role.

This role requires strong knowledge of import/export, Incoterms, and customs, with a track record of delivering seamless global shipments and cost-effective solutions.