Senior Maritime Logistics Leader — Cape Town (Hybrid)

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement plan

International travel

Professional development

Logistics tech tools

Paid leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Maritime Logistics Coordinator in Cape Town to lead and optimize maritime operations, ensuring compliant, cost-effective transport across international routes. The role requires strong leadership, advanced knowledge of Incoterms, and close collaboration with carriers and port authorities.

You will drive route optimization, supervise a logistics team, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the maritime division, with exposure to global freight

Formación

• Min 7 years in maritime logistics or international freight forwarding.
• Proven leadership experience managing a logistics team.
• In-depth knowledge of Incoterms, customs clearance processes, and trade compliance.
• Familiar with Cape Town port operations and SA logistics landscape.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, SCM or International Business.
• Proficient in logistics software and MS Office.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day maritime logistics operations, ensuring schedules and budgets.
• Manage relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and port authorities.
• Develop and implement efficient shipping routes and strategies to minimize transit times and costs.
• Ensure compliance with international and national maritime regulations, including customs procedures.
• Monitor cargo movement, providing timely updates to clients and internal teams.
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of logistics professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Resolve operational challenges and disputes promptly and effectively.Contribute to the development of strategic plans for the maritime logistics department.
• Negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) and contracts with service providers.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Maritime logistics

Incoterms

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Port operations

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Herramientas

Logistics software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Maritime Logistics Coordinator in Cape Town to lead and optimize maritime operations, ensuring compliant, cost-effective transport across international routes. The role requires strong leadership, advanced knowledge of Incoterms, and close collaboration with carriers and port authorities.

You will drive route optimization, supervise a logistics team, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the maritime division, with exposure to global freight