Senior Logistics Coordinator, Solutions At Dsv

Dsv South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking a Senior Logistics Co-ordinator to oversee planning and coordination within its Distribution Center. This role requires strong interpersonal and analytical skills to enhance operational efficiency and maintain client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehouse management, logistics education, and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in planning, scheduling, and balancing operational workload.
• Understanding of work balancing and capacity planning across departments.
• High-rated in warehousing initiatives/projects.

Responsibilities

• Understand the customer's business and develop strong relationships.
• Manage queries and complete daily system checks.
• Analyze outbound schedules and optimize warehouse plans.

Skills

Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems

Proficient in Excel

Planning

Organizing

Directing

Controlling

Monitoring

Customer-oriented

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering

Job description

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In , ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark.

Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics.

Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing, and clearing all types of goods.

We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores, and consumers worldwide.

Our reach is global, yet our presence is local and close to our customers.

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Location: Kempton Park

Job Posting Title: Senior Logistics Co-ordinator, Solutions

Time Type: Full Time

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering (advantageous)

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in warehouse and transport industry
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
• Proficient in Excel for data management and reporting

Job-related Requirements:

• 2-3 years experience in planning, scheduling, and balancing operational workload in a warehouse environment
• Understanding of work balancing and capacity planning across departments
• Skills in Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling, and Monitoring
• Ability to meet customer expectations and ensure compliance with policies and regulations

Additional Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills for client account management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in fashion and retail environment

Personal Attributes:

• High-rated in warehousing initiatives/projects
• Customer-oriented, committed, good team player
• Eager to learn and grow, multi-skilling
• Ability to work in a diverse environment, positive attitude
• Excellent client relationship skills
• System and process enhancement experience

Main Purpose of the Role:

This role involves coordinating, planning, and controlling daily, weekly, and monthly tasks within a Distribution Center, including expediting, planning, scheduling, and balancing activities and resources to meet internal and external requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the customer's business and requirements
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with clients
• Deep understanding of contractual SLAs & KPIs
• Ensure adherence to HSE compliance and responsibilities
• Manage queries and complete daily system checks to ensure orders are planned and executed as per KPIs
• Analyze outbound schedules and capacities to optimize warehouse execution plans
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders and manage expectations
• Implement job rotation for team flexibility and growth
• Review data for continuous improvement

Disclaimer: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If not contacted within four weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. We adhere to fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures and use Affirmative Action measures as per employment laws. DSV reserves the right to close or defer the vacancy at any time.