Logistics And Commercial Coordinator (Fruit Export)

Lotus Hr And Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Hr And Recruitment is seeking an experienced Logistics and Commercial Coordinator to join a growing fruit export and marketing operation. The role blends export logistics coordination with hands-on commercial support to ensure seamless execution of orders and shipments in a high-volume environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3–8 years in logistics/export operations, familiarity with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and cold storage, and strong Excel/system skills to manage large data

Qualifications

• 3–8 years in logistics, international shipping or export operations
• Experience in high-volume export environments, preferably fruit/FMCG
• Hands-on with shipping lines, freight forwarders, containers
• Knowledge of international shipping processes and export documentation
• Stock management, forecasting, and load planning across cold stores
• Strong Excel and systems proficiency
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Driver's license, own car, clear criminal and credit record

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vessel bookings and export shipments.
• Assist with order management and commercial activities.
• Liaise with service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor stock levels and plan loads between storage locations.
• Ensure compliance with destination market requirements.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Export operations

Customer communication

Excel proficiency

Data management

Shipments planning

Import documentation

Education

Logistics/Supply Chain degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a progressive and expanding fruit export and marketing company, seeks to employ an experienced and ambitious Logistics and Commercial Coordinator to join their dynamic and professional team.

This role combines export logistics coordination with commercial support and requires a proactive, highly organised individual who can take ownership of operational processes while supporting the day-to-day execution of commercial activities.

Candidates from the fruit and fresh produce export sector will receive preference, particularly those with experience in high-volume, time-sensitive export environments.

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

• You will have a tertiary qualification in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Commerce or a related field, coupled with approximately 3-8 years of relevant experience in logistics, international shipping or export operations.
• You will have proven experience in a high-volume export environment, ideally within the fruit, fresh produce or related FMCG export sector, with demonstrated career progression and increasing levels of responsibility.
• You will have direct, hands-on experience liaising with shipping lines, freight forwarders, transporters, cold stores and other logistics service providers, including coordinating vessel bookings, container planning and export shipments.
• You will have a strong working knowledge of international shipping processes, export documentation, shipping deadlines, container tracking, ETD and ETA management, stack dates and vessel schedules.
• You will have experience in stock management, stock reconciliation, forecasting, load planning and coordinating the movement of products between cold stores, packhouses and other storage locations.
• You will have experience ensuring compliance with destination market requirements, quality standards, inspections, labelling requirements and import permits.
• You will be comfortable operating across both logistics and commercial functions, assisting with order management, customer communication and the day-to-day execution of commercial activities.
• You will have excellent communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to liaise professionally and effectively with customers, producers, shipping lines, service providers and internal stakeholders.
• You will have strong Excel and systems proficiency, coupled with the ability to manage large volumes of information, maintain accurate records and ensure the efficient flow of operational and commercial information.
• You will have a sound understanding of both the operational and commercial aspects of an export business, recognising the importance of service delivery, cost efficiencies, customer requirements and meeting critical deadlines.
• You will be highly organised, detail-oriented and solutions-driven, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, manage competing priorities and perform effectively during demanding peak export seasons.
• You will be proactive and accountable, with a willingness to take ownership of challenges, resolve logistical disruptions and follow issues through to completion.
• You will demonstrate ambition, initiative and a genuine interest in building a long-term career within a progressive and expanding export business.
• You must have a valid driver's licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record.

Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.