Logistics Controller
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Job Location:
Centurion - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB TITLE: Logistics Controller
Location: Gauteng South Africa
Reporting To: Supply Chain Manager
Employment Type: Permanent
The role involves domestic travel (approximately 20%) and no international travel.
Location: Gauteng South Africa
Reporting To: Supply Chain Manager
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Summary
The Logistics Controller is responsible for the end-to-end coordination control and optimisation of both export and local logistics operations. This role ensures operational excellence freight cost control statutory compliance and system integrity across all export and domestic distribution transactions. Strong SAP knowledge is mandatory.The role involves domestic travel (approximately 20%) and no international travel.
Key Responsibilities
Export & Sea Freight Management- Manage export order processing from order receipt to final delivery.
- Validate purchase orders and ensure accurate SAP system capture.
- Coordinate dispatch planning with warehouses and confirm stock availability.
- Liaise with freight forwarders and shipping lines to secure vessel bookings.
- Prepare and validate shipping instructions and documentation.
- Monitor vessel schedules and proactively manage shipment risks or delays.
- Track DAP/DDP shipments through to final delivery.
- Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure accuracy of Bills of Lading Sea Waybills Packing Lists Certificates of Origin and Certificates of Analysis.
- Manage Letters of Credit documentation where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with export regulations customs requirements and internal audit standards.
- Maintain structured electronic documentation.
- Initiate and resolve freight claims.
- Coordinate local stock movements between sites and warehouses.
- Monitor dispatch execution and delivery performance.
- Verify and approve transport invoices against contractual rates.
- Process Purchase Orders and GRVs in SAP.
- Monitor transporter performance and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Capture and manage logistics transactions accurately in SAP.
- Create and manage Purchase Orders service entries and GRVs.
- Ensure revenue and cost alignment within the correct financial period.
- Support month-end stock reconciliation and accrual processes.
- Maintain freight rate tables and billing accuracy.
- Assist in logistics cost reporting and financial analysis.
- Prepare daily weekly and monthly shipment status reports.
- Monitor OTIF (On Time In Full) performance.
- Track freight cost per ton against budget.
- Provide shipment and capacity insights to support S&OP planning.
- Identify operational risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Drive freight cost reduction initiatives and operational KPIs.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
- Support digital transformation and paperless initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional supply chain projects.
- Demonstrate leadership capability and readiness for future management responsibilities.
Education & Experience
- Matric (Essential).
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management (Essential).
- Minimum 5 years experience in export logistics and freight cost control.
- Proven SAP experience (Mandatory).
- Experience with Letters of Credit and international trade compliance.
- Exposure to cost accounting and financial reconciliation.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong SAP operational knowledge.
- Knowledge of export regulations ports shipping lines and road transport operations.
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and perform under pressure.
- Proactive solution-driven and results-oriented mindset.
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
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