Logistics Coordinator
Logistics Coordinator
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Job Description
Logistics Coordinator
Main Responsibilities:
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Vendor Management:
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Support all aspects of vendor management with logistics providers in Southern Africa (trucks warehouses container vessels and break-bulk vessels).
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Preference for candidates with solid experience in container vessel logistics.
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Must have experience handling large-volume ocean freight.
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Vendor Selection and Relationship Management:
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Participate in vendor selection contract negotiation and establishment of service level agreements (SLAs).
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Manage vendor relationships and execution.
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Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for providers.
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Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP):
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Facilitate the end-to-end S&OP cycle.
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Establish and document formal S&OP processes.
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Liaise with internal functions to develop tools for S&OP execution.
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Deliver rolling 12-month projections for sales and operations by destination and warehouse including safety stock planning.
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Establish a forecast accuracy review for continuous improvement.
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Billing and Execution Support:
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Review and approve service provider billing.
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Liaise with the traffic team for vessel booking and inland transport management.
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Ensure smooth day-to-day execution of logistics tasks.
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Performance Management:
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Review KPIs with service providers regularly.
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Drive performance improvements based on KPI evaluations.
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Vessel and Route Management:
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Support the logistics manager in understanding vessel availability for loading Company products.
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Seek continuous improvement and identify new loading routes.
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Warehouse Optimization:
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Support optimization of the current warehouse network.
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Monitor and maintain warehouse requirements related to Company insurance and banks.
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Ensure all documentation is up to date.
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Tool Development and Automation:
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Work with stakeholders to develop logistics management tools.
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Collaborate with service providers for timely and accurate reporting.
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Foster a culture of continuous improvement and automation.
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Process Innovation:
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Stay current with industry trends.
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Propose and implement process or technical solutions to improve logistics.
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System Support and Reporting:
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Support system implementations.
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Ensure accurate communication of logistics data to users.
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Prepare and distribute periodic reports and KPIs for management monitoring.
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Education / Professional Certifications / Licenses:
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7-10 years experience in logistics roles within Southern Africa.
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Proven progression in logistics roles with increasing responsibilities.
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Experience in planning cycles and KPI creation/reporting.
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Experience running sales and operations planning processes.
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Exposure to change management.
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Project management experience in fast-growing environments.
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Demonstrated leadership/participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
Employment Type
Full Time
