Logistics Coordinator – Graduate Opportunity (Fruit Export Industry)

Zeminwe; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A fruit export company in Somerset West is looking for a recent BCom graduate to join as a Logistics Coordinator. This role involves managing shipments, liaising with transporters and cold stores, and ensuring smooth export operations. Candidates must be bilingual in Afrikaans and English and have strong communication skills. This is a great opportunity for graduates to gain hands-on experience in international logistics.

Qualifications

• Recent BCom graduate in Logistics, Marketing, or International Trade.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping line bookings and documentation.
• Liaise with cold stores and transporters.
• Negotiate transport with transport companies.

Skills

Bilingual in Afrikaans and English

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

BCom degree in Logistics, Marketing, or International Trade

Job description

Somerset West | Stellenbosch | Durbanville

Are you a recent BCom graduate in Logistics, Marketing, or International Trade looking to kickstart your career in the fast-paced fruit export industry? We’re hiring a Logistics Coordinator to join our team and help manage international shipments, liaise with cold stores, transporters, and freight forwarders, and ensure smooth operations from farm to market.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to join our team in the fruit export industry. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who is eager to build a career in international logistics and supply chain management. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating shipments, liaising with cold stores, transporters, freight forwarders, and shipping lines to ensure smooth export operations.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom degree in Logistics, Marketing, or International Trade
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken)
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Office

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with cold stores, transporters, freight forwarders, and shipping lines
• Manage shipping line bookings and documentation
• Perform Q67 checks and reconcile forecasts vs. stock levels
• Issue loading notifications and monitor container ages for steri market failures
• Prepare and review temperature deviation reports
• Provide vessel updates for all markets
• Update and maintain fuel prices and transport rates
• Negotiate transport with transport companies
• Send packing specifications to packhouses as per client requirements
• Verify packing orders against pack outs
• Reconcile stocks from packhouses
• Verify and reconcile all packing information
• Arrange packing lists and invoices for freight forwarders
• Allocate stock to markets according to packing specifications
• Send packing plans and invoices to clients
• Prepare and send loading plans to markets
• Ensure timely receipt of shipping documents from freight forwarders
• Update all quality specifications on in-house systems for all markets

Competencies

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Analytical mindset with attention to accuracy
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and grow within the fruit export industry

Career Growth

This role offers exposure to international trade, logistics operations, and supply chain management in a fast-paced export environment. Graduates will gain hands‑on experience with top-ranking forwarders and shipping lines, positioning them for future leadership opportunities in the industry.

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