Logistics Consultant

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A well established transport services provider is seeking a Logistics Consultant to join their team in Stellenbosch. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of experience in the transport industry and a relevant degree or diploma. Key responsibilities include building client relationships, negotiating contracts and transport rates, managing volumes, and analyzing commodity trends. Experience in agriculture is a plus. This role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 – 4 years’ experience in a similar role within the transport industry.
• Experience in the agricultural industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients.
• Negotiating new contracts and transport rates with clients.
• Managing allocated volumes and understanding vehicle running costs.
• Analysing commodity trends and adapting to market fluctuations.
• Tracking daily and monthly budgets.

Skills

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Budget management

Education

Relevant qualification (degree or diploma)

Job description

My client, a well established transport services provider is seeking to employ a Logistics Consultant to join their dynamic team.

The suitable candidate should have at least 2 – 4 years’ experience in a similar role within the transport industry and a relevant tertiary qualification.

Experience in the agricultural industry will be beneficial.

Experience and Qualification

• Minimum 2 – 4 years’ experience in a similar role within the transport industry
• Relevant qualification (degree or diploma)
• Experience in the agricultural industry will be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, including regular visits.
• Negotiating new contracts.
• Negotiate transport rates with clients and transporters.
• Manage volumes allocated to the company.
• Understand the running cost of a vehicle to determine CPK’s.
• Analyse commodity trends and adapt to market fluctuations.
• Keep track of the daily and monthly budgets.
• Adding new clients and transporters to our existing book.