Logistics Coordinator

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm based in Sandton seeks an experienced logistics manager to oversee vendor relationships and execution of logistics tasks. You will support container vessel logistics and large-volume ocean freight management, facilitating the sales and operations planning processes. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of logistics experience, proven project management skills, and strong capabilities in performance management and process innovation.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in logistics management within Southern Africa.
• Experience in handling container vessels and ocean freight.
• Capability to manage vendors and negotiate contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support vendor management and logistics operations.
• Participate in vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Facilitate the sales and operations planning cycles.
• Review and approve service provider billing.
• Monitor KPIs and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Container vessel logistics

Large-volume ocean freight handling

Vendor relationship management

Sales and operations planning

Process innovation

Education

7-10 years experience in logistics roles

Professional certifications in logistics

Job description

Support all aspects of vendor management with logistics providers in Southern Africa (trucks, warehouses, container vessels, and break-bulk vessels).

Preference for candidates with solid experience in container vessel logistics.

Must have experience handling large-volume ocean freight.

Vendor Selection and Relationship Management:

Participate in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and establishment of service level agreements (SLAs). Manage vendor relationships and execution. Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for providers.

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP):

Facilitate the end-to-end S&OP cycle. Establish and document formal S&OP processes. Liaise with internal functions to develop tools for S&OP execution. Deliver rolling 12-month projections for sales and operations by destination and warehouse, including safety stock planning. Establish a forecast accuracy review for continuous improvement.

Billing and Execution Support:

Review and approve service provider billing. Liaise with the traffic team for vessel booking and inland transport management. Ensure smooth day-to-day execution of logistics tasks.

Performance Management:

Review KPIs with service providers regularly. Drive performance improvements based on KPI evaluations.

Vessel and Route Management:

Support the logistics manager in understanding vessel availability for loading Company products. Seek continuous improvement and identify new loading routes.

Warehouse Optimization:

Support optimization of the current warehouse network. Monitor and maintain warehouse requirements related to Company insurance, and banks. Ensure all documentation is up to date.

Tool Development and Automation:

Work with stakeholders to develop logistics management tools. Collaborate with service providers for timely and accurate reporting. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and automation.

Process Innovation:

Stay current with industry trends. Propose and implement process or technical solutions to improve logistics.

System Support and Reporting:

Support system implementations. Ensure accurate communication of logistics data to users. Prepare and distribute periodic reports and KPIs for management monitoring.

Education / Professional Certifications / Licenses:

7-10 years experience in logistics roles within Southern Africa. Proven progression in logistics roles with increasing responsibilities. Experience in planning cycles and KPI creation/reporting. Experience running sales and operations planning processes. Exposure to change management. Project management experience in fast-growing environments. Demonstrated leadership/participation in continuous improvement initiatives.