Global Wine Logistics & Export Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 480.000 - 720.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff discounts on wine purchases

International travel opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Wine Logistics Specialist to manage end-to-end logistics for fine wines from Stellenbosch, including cellar inventory, bottling, packaging, and dispatch. The role covers domestic and international shipments, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with sales teams to meet delivery timelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in wine logistics, strong ERP skills, and a passion for quality wine.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Viticulture, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in logistics with wine or beverage focus.
• Experience with international shipping, customs and export documentation.
• Familiarity with temperature-controlled logistics and handling perishable goods.
• Proficient in inventory management systems and ERP software.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the entire logistics process for wine production including cellar inventory, bottling, packaging and dispatch.
• Coordinate transportation to domestic and international markets ensuring timely, secure delivery.
• Manage relationships with 3PLs, freight forwarders, shipping companies and warehousing partners.
• Ensure compliance with wine export and domestic distribution regulations including excise duties and licensing.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using wine cellar management software.
• Optimize shipping routes and methods for cost efficiency and product integrity (temperature control).
• Handle export documentation, customs clearance and import/export permits.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to meet delivery expectations and timelines.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to identify logistics improvements.
• Implement quality control measures across the logistics chain.

Kenntnisse

Logistics management

Inventory control

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Analytics

Wine knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Viticulture, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Wine cellar management software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Wine Logistics Specialist to manage end-to-end logistics for fine wines from Stellenbosch, including cellar inventory, bottling, packaging, and dispatch. The role covers domestic and international shipments, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with sales teams to meet delivery timelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in wine logistics, strong ERP skills, and a passion for quality wine.