Remote Logistics Coordinator: Streamline Shipments & Costs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career development

Annual leave

Dynamic team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Logistics Coordinator to oversee shipping and delivery operations from home. You will coordinate dispatches, manage carrier relations, track shipments, and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery for a global network, with flexibility to work from Vereeniging or any suitable remote location.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in logistics or supply chain, knowledge of transportation modes and regulations, proficiency with TMS and MS Office, and strong communication

Qualifications

• 3+ years in logistics or supply chain coordination.
• Strong understanding of transportation modes and regulations.
• Proficiency with logistics software and TMS.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and dispatch of shipments.
• Manage relationships with shipping carriers, negotiating rates and optimizing routes.
• Track shipments in real-time and address delays or issues.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation (bills of lading, customs forms).
• Maintain records in the TMS and communicate with clients and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Carrier relations

TMS software

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related

Tools

TMS

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Logistics Coordinator to oversee shipping and delivery operations from home. You will coordinate dispatches, manage carrier relations, track shipments, and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery for a global network, with flexibility to work from Vereeniging or any suitable remote location.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in logistics or supply chain, knowledge of transportation modes and regulations, proficiency with TMS and MS Office, and strong communication