Logistics Manager - Citrus / Agriculture

Enablesa Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA Recruitment is seeking a Logistics Manager – Citrus/Agriculture in Port Elizabeth to lead end-to-end shipping operations.

You will manage shipping lines, coordinate packhouses and cold stores, and ensure on-time delivery according to customer ETAs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in logistics, a hands-on approach, and strong communication; citrus/export experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of logistics, shipping or supply chain experience.
• Hands-on, execution-focused approach.
• Experience with citrus or fresh produce export is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication with shipping lines, packhouses and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping line relationships operationally.
• Plan weekly shipping space per market.
• Coordinate vessel schedules and space with lines.
• Ensure ETAs and customer requirements are met.
• Oversee container loading and port/packhouse coordination.
• Monitor cold stores, stock flow, and congestion.

Skills

Logistics experience

Strong communication

Hands-on approach

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12

University Degree

Job description

Position: Logistics Manager – Citrus / Agriculture

Location: Port Elizabeth

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• University Degree
• At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in logistics, shipping or supply chain
• A hands-on, hardworking approach; this role owns execution, not just planning
• Strong communication skills for daily contact with shipping lines, packhouses and customers
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport
• Experience in the citrus or fresh produce export industry is a strong advantage

Responsibilities:

• Manage shipping line relationships from an operational perspective
• Prepare shipping space requirements per week per market
• Communicate with shipping lines on vessel schedules and available space
• Evaluate shipping-line options and determine the best vessel and port based on customer requirements, cost, transit time and availability
• Ensure shipping decisions support the required customer ETAs
• Monitor vessel changes, delays, transshipments and other shipping risks with support from the customer representatives and logistics coordinators
• Plan container requirements
• Ensure the correct fruit is allocated to the correct customer and vessel
• Manage container loading schedules in conjunction with our logistics providers
• Coordinate loading requirements with packhouses, cold stores and logistics providers
• Plan movement of fruit from packhouse to cold store
• Monitor cold-store capacity, communicate with cold stores regarding daily stock flow in/out the cold stores
• Prevent unnecessary congestion in the supply chain
• Ensure stock is available at the correct location when required
• Manage customer allocations from a logistics perspective – Ensure the logistics coordinators action the allocations per the pack and commercial plans.
• Ensure fruit is allocated against the correct customer requirements and planned against the correct vessel
• Work backward from the required customer ETA to determine loading and shipping requirements
• Constant communication with the supply and commercial teams
• Work with the Demand Planner and production teams to understand upcoming supply
• Plan logistics requirements against expected harvest and packing volumes
• Ensure sufficient logistics capacity is available for expected production