Logistics Coordinator

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Germiston is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage expediting, planning, scheduling and balancing outbound activities in a Contract Logistics environment. You will ensure orders are planned and executed to meet customer KPI’s and contractual SLAs.

The role requires strong data skills in Excel and PowerPoint and experience with WMS and TMS systems. You will coordinate with multiple departments, monitor load plans, and drive improvements while

Qualifications

• Matric with a tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain is advantageous.
• Experience in planning, warehouse and transport industry.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of WMS/TMS software.

Responsibilities

• Understand the customer’s business and requirements.
• Develop relationships with clients and manage expectations.
• Monitor load plans and execution to meet customer KPIs.
• Analyze load plan performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs and HSE compliance.
• Coordinate bookings and reverse logistics as required.

Skills

Expediting

Planning

Scheduling

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Customer management

Problem solving

Education

Matric

Logistics/Supply Chain qualification

Industrial Engineering (advantage)

Tools

WMS

TMS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Germiston

Job Posting Title: Logistics Coordinator, Transport, Contract Logistics

Time Type: Full Time

Tertiary Qualification(s)

• Matric.
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering an advantage.
• Experience in planning, warehouse and transport industry.
• Computer Literacy Level;
• Knowledge in WMS and TMS software/apps
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint for data management and reporting

Job-related Requirements

• Experience in expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing of workload
• Experience in a warehousing environment
• Intricate understanding of work balancing and capacity planning between multiple departments within an operation to find synergies to be able to achieve the highest output from a limited amount of resources
• Sound and proven skills in Expediting, Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling & Monitoring.
• Must be able to meet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance to Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions and Workloads.
• Good interpersonal skills for client account management.
• Very good analytical and -problem solving skills, and ability to think logically.
• Be able to lead and manage a team.
• Comfortable presenting & communicating to all levels of management

Electives

• Warehouse experience & understanding
• Expediting, Planning & Scheduling experience
• Experience in Automotive and Retail environmets

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• This role will be responsible for the expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing outbound activities to ensure internal & external requirements are met.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the customer’s business
• Understand the customer’s customer requirements
• Develop a strong, trusting relationship with clients
• Deep understanding of contractual SLAs & KPIs
• Adherence to HSE compliance and responsibilities
• Adherence to tasks not stipulated in job profile i.e. audit compliance, adhoc duties due to operational requirements
• Query management
• Complete daily system checks to ensure all orders are planned and executed as per customer KPI’s
• Logistics Coordinator:
• Monitor the load plan and execution thereof to identify risks and deviation to ensure communication and necessary action is taken timeously (picking, loading and delivery slots).
• Review and analyse load plan performance with the objective of improving operations -and TS SLA’s.
• Monitoring and reporting of warehouse and transport SLA's.
• Measure and report on time delivery and turnaround time.
• Update bookings/re-bookings in relevant systems.
• Be actively involved in support change initiatives.
• Job rotation amongst team members to create flexibility and personal growth.
• Consistently reviewing data to identify areas of improvement to further improve the output of the operation, load plan and deliverables within the team.
• Accurate booking & re-booking requests.
• Order consolidation.
• Query management and escalation.
• Reverse logistics (back door returns & upliftments) monitoring and planning.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Aff Dsv reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.