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Dispatch Coordinator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client a large FMCG manufacturer in the highway area seeks a Dispatch Coordinator who will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination of customer order dispatch ensuring that product leaves the warehouse on time in full and fully invoiced. Operating at the heart of the supply chain this role acts as a central communication hub between the warehouse transport providers customers the sales team and the invoicing function.
Key Responsibilities
Order Dispatch & Coordination
Order Dispatch & Coordination
- Manage the dispatch process from order confirmation to delivery.
- Coordinate warehouse picking to ensure accurate on-time order fulfilment.
- Monitor progress against cut-off times and escalate delays or discrepancies.
- Ensure orders are packed labelled and compliant with customer and retailer requirements
- Arrange suitable transport for outbound shipments.
- Liaise with 3PL providers hauliers and couriers to confirm collections and delivery schedules.
- Prepare and manage transport documentation including delivery notes PODs and consignment paperwork.
- Resolve transport issues promptly and keep stakeholders informed.
- Secure delivery booking slots with retail wholesale and distribution centre customers.
- Manage retailer booking portals and ensure deliveries are booked within required lead times.
- Communicate confirmed schedules and promptly rebook failed or amended deliveries.
- Provide regular updates on order dispatch status.
- Highlight risks to delivery timelines and work with sales teams to manage customer expectations.
- Maintain and distribute daily dispatch reports.
- Work with the invoicing team to ensure dispatched orders are invoiced accurately and promptly.
- Confirm dispatch details investigate invoice queries and maintain complete dispatch documentation.
- Maintain accurate records in the ERP/WMS including orders bookings and dispatch activity.
- Update dispatch trackers and transport schedules.
- Support month-end reconciliations and continuous improvement of dispatch processes and documentation.
- Matric and tertiary education (advantageous)
- Minimum 3 years experience in a logistics supply chain or operations administration role.
- Experience within food manufacturing FMCG or food retail supply chains is highly desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP and WMS experience preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety traceability and temperature-controlled logistics is an advantage.
- Accurate in order processing dispatch and invoicing.
- Strong communicator highly organized and proactive problem-solver
Required Experience:
IC
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