Logistics Coordinator & Delivery Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Collaborative work environment in Cape

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Logistics Coordinator & Delivery Specialist to manage delivery operations in the Cape Town area. You will coordinate drivers, optimize routes, and ensure timely and accurate deliveries while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and possess a solid understanding of supply chain and transportation management within the Western Cape region. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics coordination or similar role.
• Familiarity with route planning software and fleet management systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; strong customer service.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily delivery schedules, routes and drivers.
• Monitor delivery progress in real-time and address delays.
• Liaise with customers, warehouses and transport partners.
• Optimize routes to minimize travel time and fuel costs.
• Manage delivery documentation for all shipments.
• Conduct performance reviews of delivery staff.

Tools

Route planning software

Fleet management systems

Logistics software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Logistics Coordinator & Delivery Specialist to manage and execute delivery operations in the Cape Town area. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient flow of goods from origin to destination, coordinating drivers, optimizing routes, and resolving any logistical challenges that arise. You will play a key part in maintaining high customer satisfaction through timely and accurate deliveries. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and possesses a keen understanding of supply chain and transportation management within the Western Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily delivery schedules, assigning routes and vehicles to drivers.
• Monitor delivery progress in real-time, proactively addressing any delays or issues.
• Liaise with customers, warehouses, and transport partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Optimize delivery routes using logistics software to minimize travel time and fuel costs.
• Manage delivery documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness for all shipments.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of delivery staff and provide constructive feedback.

Requirements

• Proven experience in logistics coordination or a similar role within the transportation sector.
• Familiarity with route planning software and fleet management systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving aptitude with a detail-oriented approach to managing operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development in logistics and supply chain management.
• A collaborative work environment within a growing transportation company in Cape Town.