Remote Logistics Coordinator

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative virtual team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Logistics Coordinator to manage transportation and delivery operations from anywhere within South Africa. You will coordinate shipments, communicate with drivers and clients, and maintain accurate logistical records in a fast-paced virtual setting.

The ideal candidate will have prior logistics coordination experience, proficiency with logistics software, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics coordination or a similar administrative role.
• Proficiency with logistics software, order management systems, and general office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule transportation of goods, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries.
• Track shipments using logistics software and provide real-time updates to customers and internal teams.
• Communicate effectively with drivers to provide instructions, monitor progress, and resolve issues.
• Process and manage shipping documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to address any logistical challenges or queries.
• Maintain organized digital records of all logistical activities and inventory movements.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Organization

Communication

Independent remote work

Tools

Logistics software

Order management systems

Office applications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Remote Logistics Coordinator to manage their transportation and delivery operations from anywhere within South Africa. You will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless coordination of shipments, effective communication with drivers and clients, and maintaining accurate logistical records. This role requires excellent multitasking abilities, strong problem-solving skills, and the capacity to manage a fast-paced environment virtually. The ideal candidate is proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering exceptional logistical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule transportation of goods, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries.
• Track shipments using logistics software and provide real-time updates to customers and internal teams.
• Communicate effectively with drivers to provide instructions, monitor progress, and resolve issues.
• Process and manage shipping documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to address any logistical challenges or queries.
• Maintain organized digital records of all logistical activities and inventory movements.

Requirements

• Previous experience in logistics coordination or a similar administrative role.
• Proficiency with logistics software, order management systems, and general office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote position, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development in the logistics field.
• Supportive virtual team environment focused on collaboration.
• Chance to contribute to a growing logistics operation based in the Gauteng region.