Logistics Coordinator: Animal Feed and Animal Health Exporter

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a logistics professional based near Bryanston to manage export logistics for shipments, primarily via road freight, while also engaging in document preparation and liaising with health officials. The ideal applicant will have experience in logistics from agri-related sectors, must possess a relevant degree or diploma, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Candidates must reside within 20km of Bryanston and have their own transport.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Logistics (Road, Sea, Air Freight) from an Agri, Feed, or Animal Health company.
• Working knowledge of incoterms, export documentation, and managing transporters.
• Must live within 20km from Bryanston and have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Control export logistics for shipments via road freight.
• Prepare freight documents and liaise with State Veterinarians.
• Negotiate freight rates and consolidate goods for shipment.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Creative problem solver

Excellent written and verbal communication

Customer centricity

Self-driven and motivated

Education

Degree / Diploma in Logistics and / or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Location: Bryanston

Salary neg according to experience

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS FROM FREIGHT FORWARDING AND LOGISTICS AND MARITIME COMPANIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Non-negotiable requirements

• Hands-on experience of Logistics in Road, Sea or Air Freight (Combination of these is preferable) from an Agri OR Feed OR Animal Health company not a freight forwarder or logistics company
• Working knowledge of incoterms, export documentation, managing transporters and related.
• Degree / Diploma in Logistics and / or Supply Chain Management
• MUST live within 20km from Bryanston
• Have own transport
• Good job tenure is a must (job hopping is a big dealbreaker for the client)
• Competencies include Detail Oriented, creative problem solver, meticulous planner, excellent written and verbal communication, customer centricity, self-driven and motivated to succeed, takes ownership, accountable, manages stress/pressure, professional, high level of integrity.
• All work-related written correspondence and verbal communications must be professionally presented and in grammatically correct English.

Responsibilities: (Suitable applicants MUST have experience in the duties below)

• Controlling export logistics for shipments, predominately via road freight with opportunity for air and sea freight movements
• Preparing freight documents
• Liaising with State Veterinarians for inspections and health certificates when applicable
• Scheduling Intertek, SGS, and related inspections when and where required
• Negotiating freight rates with preferred transporters
• Accurate consolidation of goods for shipment, including domestic movements
• Coordinating upliftment of product
• Working with and taking instruction from work colleges /sales agents /buyers to facilitate the logistics process
• Controlling import logistics for shipments via sea freight
• Liaising with freight forwarders, suppliers, and warehouse to ensure product movements progress smoothly and timely.
• Liaising with state veterinary officials for import permits, health certificates, and/or goods in transit permits
• Maintenance of all related transactional, and logistical documentation
• Maintenance of all transactional and logistical information in a format that is easily interpreted by you and any other team member
• Record all data within agreed process and structure
• Regular communication to customers on progress of deliveries
• Effective Management of customer expectations
• Timely feedback on any changes to schedules
• Escalation of any critical issues/customer concerns

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