Logistics & Supply Chain Coordinator — East London

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Supply Chain Coordinator near East London, Eastern Cape, to manage the flow of farm-to-market goods. You will optimize sourcing, handling, transportation, and delivery, while maintaining product quality and controlling costs.

You will collaborate with farmers, logistics providers, and processing facilities to streamline operations, monitor inventory, and ensure timely, cost-effective movement of inputs and finished goods in a fast-paced agricultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in supply chain coordination, logistics, or operations.
• Experience in agricultural sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of agricultural products from origin to processing plants and distributors.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, farmers, transporters, and partners.
• Monitor inventory and ensure timely replenishment and delivery.
• Optimize logistics routes for cost-efficiency and timely delivery.
• Ensure quality control standards and regulatory compliance across the supply chain.
• Identify bottlenecks and disruptions and resolve them.
• Use SCM software to track shipments and analyze performance data.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations to align activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Logistics knowledge

Software proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Business or related

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Supply Chain Coordinator near East London, Eastern Cape, to manage the flow of farm-to-market goods. You will optimize sourcing, handling, transportation, and delivery, while maintaining product quality and controlling costs.

You will collaborate with farmers, logistics providers, and processing facilities to streamline operations, monitor inventory, and ensure timely, cost-effective movement of inputs and finished goods in a fast-paced agricultural