Senior Apparel Coordinator — Fast-Paced Fashion Ops

University of Fort Hare; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned academic institution is seeking an experienced General Manager in Logistics in Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and operational experience within the freight forwarding and logistics sectors. Responsibilities include ensuring high service levels, managing budgets, and leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have 5–10 years of relevant experience and possess strong commercial and negotiation skills. An exciting opportunity to drive business growth in a dynamic environment awaits!

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of operational experience in Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Excellent understanding of the local and international logistics market.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain high service levels for customer satisfaction.
• Conduct margin and cost analysis to meet budgets.
• Develop commercial solutions to support the Sales team.
• Manage risk identification and mitigation.

Skills

Computer literacy in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Forwarding/Clearing systems

Strong commercial focus

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

A renowned academic institution is seeking an experienced General Manager in Logistics in Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and operational experience within the freight forwarding and logistics sectors. Responsibilities include ensuring high service levels, managing budgets, and leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have 5–10 years of relevant experience and possess strong commercial and negotiation skills. An exciting opportunity to drive business growth in a dynamic environment awaits!