Shipping Coordinator
Shipping Coordinator
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22-05-2025
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
22-05-2025
Job Description
Shipping Coordinator
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Logistics or Warehouse Management or related fields (NQF 6)
Experience:
- 5 years experience in Shipping and Logistics in the Manufacturing environment with up to 3 years at Supervisory level
Shipping Operations and Administration
- Manage plan and provide support to all Shipping and Administrative Despatch operations.
- Develops and executes the Shipping plan.
- Aligns agreements and improvement projects with Planning and Logistics plan and strategy budget and applicable legislation.
- Plans and organizes with Transporter service providers the resources (vehicles) required to load and transport product.
- Plans loads towards maximizing the optimal utilization of deckspace and loadmass of vehicles.
- Manages fast turnaround of all vehicles when loading.
- Plans all shipments in accordance with customer requirements (distribution instructions STOs and specific allocations).
- Coordinates and maintains integrity of Goods in Transit.
- Supplies OEM customers in line with required JIT and Kanban protocols as applicable.
- Manages the process of invoicing and preparation of all documentation for products shipped.
- Executes all exportrelated administration as per governing rules regulations and legislation applicable to various Incoterms Customers and Countries shipped to.
- Captures and processes data daily and assists with any administrative matters when needed.
- Manages the loading of all trucks and containers as per SOPs.
Warehouse Operations
- Controls and maintains the condition of the warehouse and loading facilities to ensure optimum conditions and safety for people and assets.
- Ensures all warehouserelated processes function optimally including:
- Inbound Processing for goods received.
- Outbound Processing for goods being delivered to customers or branches.
- Warehousing and storage for the internal movement of products within the warehouse.
- Manages the process for handling returns defective products and damaged goods.
- Ensures housekeeping standards are implemented and maintained.
- Applies lean management principles to reduce waste improve process flow and reduce costs.
- Formulates and implements policies and procedures towards the continuous improvement of Warehouse and Shipping Department operations.
- Coordinates and directs methods and systems to ensure maximum security is maintained in the warehouse and despatch areas to minimize damage or loss within or on route.
- Coordinates and ensures the accuracy of receipt of product into Shipping Department and posting of transactions to SAP timely.
- Manages the process of confirmation of all finished products and receipt into Finished Goods.
- Controls inventory accuracy through cycle and monthend counts.
- Maintains FIFO on all products.
- Ensures product materials and equipment preservation.
- Conducts inspections audits and maintains related/relevant administration.
- Keeps abreast with technological advancements in the field to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Manages relationships with thirdparty logistics providers (3/4PLs) if applicable.
- Monitors inventories and implements appropriate actions to rotate/manage redundant or slowmoving stock preventing obsolescence.
- Investigates incidents of poor inventory accuracy and stockouts formulates and implements corrective and preventative actions.
- Coordinates storage and transport to/from offsite storage of materials (when applicable) and related costs.
- Ensures effective preservation and maintenance of buildings tools and other facilities.
- Participates in training to upgrade skills develop methods and systems and stay current with technologies in Inventory Control.
Compliance
- Operates and manages operations people and facilities in compliance with all rules and regulations whether company or legal requirements.
- Operates within controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of The Company.
- Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility.
- Assists in maintaining a risk register reporting discrepancies or areas of concern to management.
- Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless wasteful and irregular expenditure.
- Updates and maintains SOPs and safety practices on an ongoing basis ensuring staff duties are fulfilled as prescribed by OSH Act standards.
- Ensures staff adhere to/complies with the necessary SHEQ policies and SOPs.
- Continuously strives to reduce blood lead levels in hazardous environments aligned with Health and Safety standards.
Customer Service Management
- Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) to provide the highest quality of services.
- Represents The Company in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
- Identifies and solves problems creatively demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with The Companys core values.
- Reports to Management on internal stakeholderrelated matters.
- Maintains relationships in accordance with policies procedures legal requirements and stakeholder management system requirements.
- Attends to customer queries on delivery packaging transport etc. of finished products.
Staff Supervision
- Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements.
- Monitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals.
- Collaborates with HR to identify staff performance objectives potential development areas and action plans.
- Ensures ongoing training and development of employees.
- Addresses employee relations matters fairly and promptly.
Cost and Financial Controls
- Contributes to the budget preparation process.
- Promotes the effective efficient economical and transparent use of financial and other resources.
- Ensures overtime remains within budgetary and authority limits.
- Approves purchases in line with company authorization levels.
The Company Values
- Living the The Company Values to stay on course toward stated objectives and ensuring a culture of passion and performance:
- Honesty and Integrity
- Mutual Respect Trust and Dignity
- Openness and Transparency
- Participation Cooperation and Teamwork
- Performance and Accountability
- Passion and Commitment
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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