Logistics Controller

Complete; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company in Cape Town is seeking a Logistics Controller responsible for managing all logistics operations including export coordination and cost control. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulations while optimizing efficiency across operations. Strong skills in logistics principles, analytical capabilities, and leadership are essential. This role offers a chance to work closely with regional teams and drive process improvements, ensuring successful shipment execution and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Understanding of logistics and supply chain principles.
• Strong analytical skills with cost control experience.
• Knowledge of international shipping and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics operations to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee end-to-end logistics across various transport modes.
• Negotiate rates with logistics service providers.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
• Supervise Logistics Coordinators and ensure adherence to policies.

Skills

Logistics and supply chain principles

Analytical and financial acumen

International shipping knowledge

Leadership and communication

Logistics management systems proficiency

Multi-office coordination

Job description

Overview

Location: Western Cape, City of Cape Town, Paarden Eiland

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Industry: Logistics, Procurement, Distribution and Supply Chain

Salary: ZAR 480,000 - ZAR 600,000 per annum

Job Description

The Logistics Controller is responsible for managing, overseeing, and optimizing all logistics operations within the group. This includes global export coordination, regional import management, cost control, compliance, and team supervision. The role ensures that shipments are executed efficiently and cost-effectively while meeting regulatory and client requirements. The position requires close coordination with procurement offices in South Africa and France, as well as with local teams in regional subsidiaries (Gabon, Congo, Angola, Namibia, South Africa, and Mozambique) and end clients as applicable to drive the process end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor the daily logistics operations to ensure timely delivery and receipt of goods.
• Oversee and manage end-to-end logistics operations across all regions and modes of transport (air, sea, and land).
• Investigate and present costed logistical solutions to trade desks based on shipment requirements and client needs. reliability, and process improvement.
• Monitor and control logistics budget, perform cost analysis, and provide cost reports to management.
• Develop and implement logistics performance indicators to ensure cost efficiency, delivery
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, pre-shipment inspections, and certification requirements in each operating region.
• Manage logistics service providers, negotiate rates, and ensure adherence to SLAs and best practices. Provide service providers with regular feedback and improvement requirements to ensure best service delivery
• Coordinate closely with procurement teams in South Africa and France to align logistics plans with purchasing and trade desk activities.
• Engage with subsidiary offices (Gabon, Congo, Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique) or direct end client to support shipment execution as applicable.
• Supervise and guide Logistics Coordinators, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Review and approve logistics documentation, including bills of lading, inspection certificates, and customs paperwork.
• Identify opportunities and implement tools and processes to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness across all logistics processes.

Skills and Competencies

• Sound understanding of logistics and supply chain principles, including procurement and distribution processes.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with proven cost control and reporting skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of international shipping, import/export compliance, and African port procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in logistics management systems or ERP tools.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple offices and regions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time and compliant shipment delivery rate.
• Implementation of tools and processes resulting in Cost and process efficiency and reporting thereon
• Accuracy and completeness of import/export documentation.
• Internal stakeholder (Trade Desk, Subsidiaries & management) satisfaction.
• Compliance with inspection and certification requirements.
• Supervision of Logistics Coordinators