Senior Logistics Controller — High-Volume Commodity Ops

Dixie Recruitment; Stellenbosch; Sur place; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Provident fund contribution

100% Medical aid for the employee and

Life and risk cover

Short-term gap cover

Performance-based annual bonus

20 days annual leave

Résumé du poste

Dixie Recruitment in Stellenbosch is seeking a Logistics Controller to coordinate high-volume commodity movements, manage invoicing and financial administration, and ensure timely deliveries. The role demands accuracy, strong administration, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include liaising with customers, transporters and internal teams, maintaining Excel schedules, and supporting month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field.
• 4–6 years proven experience in logistics coordination.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, with large data sets.
• Understanding of invoicing, credit notes, statements and basic financial principles.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience in FMCG, agricultural, commodity trading or high-volume environments is advantageous.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Very high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information and significant financial values.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work additional hours during month-end.
• Clear criminal and credit checks.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate movement of commodity loads from silos to mills according to contract requirements.
• Manage daily logistics across allocated customer accounts and tonnages.
• Liaise with customers, transporters, mills and internal departments for seamless delivery.
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve issues within tight deadlines.
• Process and verify invoices, credit notes, statements and supply documentation.
• Submit accurate documentation to Finance for payment.
• Maintain accurate Excel schedules, reports and transaction records.
• Manage high volumes of logistics transactions with high accuracy.
• Monitor allocated tonnages and customer requirements.
• Provide consistent communication and updates to customers.
• Identify discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Collaborate with Logistics Team Lead and wider team to maintain service levels.
• Support month-end processes and work extra hours when required.
• Learn and use the company's internal trading and logistics system.

Connaissances

Logistics coordination

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Data handling

Formation

Matric

Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Dixie Recruitment in Stellenbosch is seeking a Logistics Controller to coordinate high-volume commodity movements, manage invoicing and financial administration, and ensure timely deliveries. The role demands accuracy, strong administration, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include liaising with customers, transporters and internal teams, maintaining Excel schedules, and supporting month-end processes.