Hybrid Logistics Coordinator: Optimize Supply Chain

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Logistics Coordinator in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on coordinating transport, warehousing, and inventory to optimize costs and service levels.

The position combines on-site coordination with remote strategic planning in a hybrid setup. You will manage domestic and international transportation, warehousing, and inventory, while driving process improvements and cost savings across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of logistics or supply chain coordination experience.
• Experience managing transportation, warehousing, and inventory.
• Strong knowledge of logistics software, WMS, and TMS systems.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of domestic and international transportation, including carrier selection and freight negotiation.
• Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring efficient storage, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
• Track shipments, monitor delivery status, and address delays or issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with logistics providers, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and customs requirements.
• Manage inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs.
• Utilize logistics software and systems to plan, execute, and monitor supply chain activities.
• Prepare reports on logistics performance, costs, and efficiency metrics for management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the supply chain.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Hybrid work

Excel

Logistics software

WMS

TMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

WMS

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Logistics Coordinator in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on coordinating transport, warehousing, and inventory to optimize costs and service levels.

The position combines on-site coordination with remote strategic planning in a hybrid setup. You will manage domestic and international transportation, warehousing, and inventory, while driving process improvements and cost savings across the supply chain.