Intermodal Logistics Specialist — Remote Contractor

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 276,000 - 441,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote arrangement

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to work with international

Long-term engagement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Intermodal Logistics Coordinator to manage multi-modal movement of goods in Upington and beyond. The role coordinates road, rail, and sea movements, tracks shipments, and resolves issues, acting as the liaison between carriers, clients, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in intermodal logistics, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with tracking platforms. This is a remote contractor position offering flexible engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics coordination or freight forwarding.
• Experience with intermodal operations and multimodal routing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with logistics software and tracking platforms.
• Highly organized with strong attention to documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of intermodal transportation routes.
• Track and manage shipments across truck, rail, and sea.
• Liaise with trucking companies, rail operators, and shipping lines.
• Provide shipment status updates to clients and internal teams.
• Ensure timely processing of bills of lading and customs declarations.
• Identify and resolve delays to minimize transit times.
• Monitor carrier performance against service levels.
• Assist in rate negotiations with providers.
• Maintain records of shipments and costs in the system.
• Suggest process improvements for intermodal efficiency.

Skills

Intermodal operations

Logistics coordination

Freight forwarding

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Tracking platforms

Organizational skills

Remote work

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelors in Logistics or Supply Chain

Diploma/Certificate in Logistics

Tools

TMS/WMS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Intermodal Logistics Coordinator to manage multi-modal movement of goods in Upington and beyond. The role coordinates road, rail, and sea movements, tracks shipments, and resolves issues, acting as the liaison between carriers, clients, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in intermodal logistics, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with tracking platforms. This is a remote contractor position offering flexible engagement.