Logistics Coordinator Temp

Swellendam - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The main responsibility of this position is to ensure efficient and effective planning in respect to filling and allocating sales (Out) and procurement orders (In) to trucks.

Required Skills:

Logistics and planning of products

Planning and coordinating of deliveries
Draft allocate and capture sales orders
Update planning schedule according to set parameters
Communicate any planning changes/deviations to relevant departments
Update and execute planning in advance of sales delivery as per draft sales orders
Coordinate delivery schedule with collection schedule
Communication of the logistic plan to relevant stakeholders prior to loading

Logistics of external warehouses

Planning of deliveries out of external warehouses / execute logistics activities and delivery routes
Effective communication between Commercial team Warehouse administrators and External Warehouse
Making slot bookings with customers for deliveries

Procurement (In) planning/allocation

Ensure trucks run effectively and efficiently
Effective and efficient communication with relevant stakeholders with regards to optimizing utilization and purchase orders
Ensure flow bins bags and pallets are returned from customers

Minimize transport and other costs and ensure efficient movement to customers

Fleet utilization and profitability on dedicated vehicles according to industry benchmark
Plan effective loading and delivery dates & times to clients

Effective Route & Truck Planning

Planning most cost-effective route according to client delivery
Truck allocation according to sales orders
Booking of 3rd party transport within set parameters
Communication between transporters and clients according to client expectations

Coordinate booking slots

Scheduling of slot bookings with customers according to the client requirement procedure
Inter-departmental communication regarding bookings and possible changes where applicable
Continuous liaison with clients
Creating load sheets

Health and Safety

Participate in safety forums created by Soill for example safety meetings and safety talks
Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
Attend safety education and refresher programmes
Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill
Distribute safety information as and when required
Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

The main responsibility of this position is to ensure efficient and effective planning in respect to filling and allocating sales (Out) and procurement orders (In) to trucks.Required Skills:Logistics and planning of productsPlanning and coordinating of deliveriesDraft allocate and capture sales orde...