Logistics Coordinator - Hillebrand Gori Stellenbosch

DHL; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Logistics Coordinator in Cape Town. You will handle import/export operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while optimizing service. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience. Skills in customs, trade compliance, and project management are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Less than 2 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Administer import/export plans and processes.
• Draft, distribute, and archive import/export documents.
• Resolve recurring issues and suggest enhancements for work methods.

Skills

Customs

Trade Compliance

Customer Requirements

Project Management

Microsoft Excel

Data Entry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

Job description

Join us at Hillebrand Gori – a company of DHL Global Forwarding

Are you passionate about shipping, beverages, innovation and exceptional customer service? Hillebrand Gori is the beer, wine, and spirits logistics powerhouse of the DHL Group. We go beyond moving containers, we connect people with products they love.

With a global reach across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and Middle East & Africa, we are one of the most renowned beverage logistics company in the world. Start your career with our amazing team! Learn more about us: https://www.hillebrandgori.com/

Hillebrand Gori is looking for a Logistics Coordinator.

Job Purpose:

Administer import/ export plans and processes to provide preparation and clearance of documentation through the relevant authorities and guide and advise customers on import/ export operations and regulations in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies.

Key Tasks:

• Administer import/ export plans and processes to optimize service and performance
• Perform transactional operational tasks related to import/ export in adherence to regulations and internal procedures
• Undertake import/ export entries and support operational activities as per internal procedures and latest local customs regulations
• Prepare calculations for duties, tariffs, price conversions, weight and volume of merchandise imported/ exported from/ to foreign destinations
• Draft, distribute and archive all required import/ export documents
• Check invoices and shipping documents to enhance accordance with federal regulations
• Verify entries to ensure customer requirements are met and suggest routine corrective actions in case of deviations
• Ensure export, import and gateway operations are as per business guidelines and compliant with set expectations
• Administer IT systems related tasks to provide updated information on shipment
• Cooperate with internal functions such as customer service, product, sales, etc.
• Connect with overseas office to check and verify shipment information
• Resolve recurring issues, and suggest enhancements for import/ export work methods focusing on increasing effectiveness and efficiency
• Explain facts, policies and practices related to job area
• Support and interact primarily with colleagues of own sub-function
• Develop a network of contacts to build up relationships and strengthen the organizational, product and market knowledge
• Individual contributor without direct responsibility for leading others

Skills:

Customs, Trade Compliance, Customs Regulations, Customs Brokerage, Customs Declaration, Import Export, Dangerous Goods Regulations, Sanction Countries, Customer Requirements, CRM, Classification, Bill Of Lading, Certificate Of Origin, Tracking, Third Party Logistics, Airlines, Authorities, Accuracy, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Continuous Improvement, Workflow Automation, DHL Business Knowledge, Business Processes, Business Strategy, Market Research, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Influencing, Feedback, Presentation & Storytelling, Facilitation

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

Experience Level

• Less than 2 years