Logistics And Procurement Controller

Jess Kidwell; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Jess Kidwell is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to manage inbound sea and air imports from international suppliers through to warehouse delivery.

The role focuses on freight rate negotiations, shipment tracking, customs documentation, and cross-border compliance, with a strong emphasis on cost control and ERP/Zoho systems. You will support procurement, maintain accurate records, and generate monthly freight cost and delivery performance reports.

Qualifications

• Matric (high school).
• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding or Purchasing.
• 3–5 years of import/export logistics or supply chain control experience.
• Knowledge of sea/air freight, customs procedures, export documentation, Incoterms, duties and VAT.
• Experience with ERP or inventory systems; Zoho experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sea and air imports from India and international suppliers to warehouse delivery.
• Obtain and negotiate freight rates, monitor shipment progress, manage clearing agents.
• Oversee export shipments to African markets, including cross-trade orders, customs documentation, and compliance.
• Review freight and clearing invoices and ensure duties, VAT and landed costs recorded.
• Support procurement with purchase orders, stock schedules and supplier follow-ups.
• Maintain shipment records, update ERP/inventory systems and compile monthly freight cost and delivery performance reports.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs and improve shipping efficiency.

Skills

Import/Export logistics

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding or Purchasing

Tools

ERP systems

Zoho

Job description

Coordinate sea and air imports from India and other international suppliers through to warehouse delivery

Obtain and negotiate freight rates, monitor shipment progress and manage clearing agents

Oversee export shipments to African markets, including cross-trade orders, customs documentation and compliance requirements

Review freight and clearing invoices and ensure duties, VAT and landed costs are accurately recorded

Support procurement with purchase orders, incoming stock schedules and supplier follow-ups

Maintain accurate shipment records, update ERP / inventory systems and compile monthly freight cost and delivery performance reports

Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs and improve shipping efficiency

Requirements:

Matric

Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding or Purchasing

3â5 years' experience in import / export logistics, freight forwarding or supply chain control

Practical knowledge of sea and air freight, customs procedures, export documentation, Incoterms, duties and VAT

Exposure to cross-border trade into Africa and cross-trade / drop-shipment arrangements

Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or inventory systems; Zoho experience advantageous

Excellent negotiation, organisational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Freight forwarding or customs certification advantageous

Experience in manufacturing or distribution, particularly PPE or industrial products, preferred