Hybrid Logistics Coordinator: Optimize Retail Distribution

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Logistics Coordinator for a hybrid role based in Mahikeng. The position focuses on coordinating inbound/outbound shipments, maintaining carrier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery and inventory availability across retail stores.

The ideal candidate will have proven logistics coordination experience, strong organizational skills, and solid proficiency with Excel and logistics software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Logistics Coordinator or similar role.
• Strong understanding of warehousing, inventory management, and transportation principles.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with logistics software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the scheduling and execution of all inbound and outbound shipments for retail distribution.
• Manage relationships with carriers and third-party logistics providers, ensuring service level agreements are met.
• Track shipments and provide regular updates on delivery status to relevant stakeholders.
• Optimize delivery routes and methods to reduce transit times and costs.
• Maintain accurate logistics documentation, including bills of lading, invoices, and delivery records.
• Resolve any logistical issues, discrepancies, or customer service complaints related to deliveries.
• Collaborate with inventory management and store operations teams to ensure product availability.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Inventory management

Transportation principles

Excel

MS Office Suite

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Warehousing

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Logistics Coordinator for a hybrid role based in Mahikeng. The position focuses on coordinating inbound/outbound shipments, maintaining carrier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery and inventory availability across retail stores.

The ideal candidate will have proven logistics coordination experience, strong organizational skills, and solid proficiency with Excel and logistics software.