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Logistics Operations Manager

Recruitment & Placement Executives

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 450,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A leading logistics company in Johannesburg is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager. The role involves managing daily shipment events, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with logistical processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, with strong communication and multitasking abilities, and are encouraged to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in customer interactions and problem solving.
  • Ability to handle multiple shipments and queries.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable to changing situations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily events of in-transit shipments.
  • Update and manage clients via the company portal.
  • Collaborate with departments for improvements and solutions.

Skills

Communication
Multitasking
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, sales or related field

Job description

LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER
Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the daily events of in transit shipments
  • Facilitate AWB generation, and scheduling pickups
  • Update and manage clients via the company Portal and other platforms if necessary
  • Attend to and action the various shipment statuses daily
  • Liaise with the relevant suppliers for solutions or updates on current tracking events or country / lane disruptions
  • Pre-alert suppliers on specialized shipments, and for the pre-clearance of shipments
  • Assist with the preparation of and required checks for compliance documents
  • Manage delayed shipments and find creative solutions to resolve.
  • Verify final details and documentation of delivered shipments
  • Knowledge share and reporting
  • Collaborate with the various departments for platform improvement, claim resolve, client management etc
  • Identify new opportunities within the business

Qualities and skills, we require

The role is open to any candidate that fulfills the criteria below:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in business administration, logistics, sales or a related field
  • Exceptional communication
  • Driven by highly pressurized situations
  • Attention to detail
  • Positive and solution driven outlook
  • You can handle several shipments and queries simultaneously, excellent multitasking skills
  • Have a strong personality, with preferably 1 + year of experience working with customers and problem solving
  • Adaptable to new and uncertain situations, driven to find solutions
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Prefer self-management and strive to solve problems, find solutions and achieve success through dedication without being micromanaged
  • Enjoy engaging with a diverse group of global cliental and suppliers
  • Are open to working flexible hours in that some overtime work may be required or to work on public holidays (rotational basis)

Desired Skills:

  • Operations and Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Process Logistics
  • Operational Logistics
  • Operations planning
  • LOGISTICS
  • BCOM LOGISTICS
  • Logistics
  • Distribution logistics
  • Warehouse logistics

Desired Work Experience:

  • 1 to 2 years Middle / Department Management

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree
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