Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Company overview: Our client is recognised as a global leader in the grape industry, with a strong grower base that includes grower ownership. Through partnerships with top-tier breeding programs, they deliver specialty grape varieties directly from the farm to consumers.
Position Overview:
Our client, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to manage and oversee logistics operations for the export of perishable products within South Africa. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective coordination between cold storage facilities, farms, and freight forwarders to meet international demand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all logistics operations for exporting perishable products, ensuring seamless coordination.
- Manage container bookings and quantities to optimize loading efficiency.
- Liaise directly with cold storage facilities and farms to coordinate volumes, loading schedules, times, and inspections.
- Conduct seasonal forecasting to manage volume planning, including GEO temperature monitoring devices, container volumes, weekly pallet allocations, and sterilization capacity.
- Communicate Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and proactively address potential constraints related to vessel planning to ensure optimal packing schedules.
- Manage stock allocation across containers and target markets.
- Collaborate with procurement and technical teams to ensure accurate program management.
- Work closely with freight forwarders to ensure smooth loading operations and resolve any logistics issues that arise.
- Ensure sterilization containers are scheduled in advance, adhering to all protocols required by both technical teams and cold storage facilities.
Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in coordinating logistics for perishable products, preferably in the agricultural or food export sector.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working with cold storage facilities and freight forwarders is highly advantageous.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain.
- Knowledge of export regulations for perishable products.
- Experience with forecasting and logistics planning tools.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to efficiency.
Working hours: Full time permanent position
Area: Paarl, office based position.
Salary: Negotiable, market related and dependent on experience.
Please apply online and if you are a suitable candidate, ARVO recruiters will be in contact.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you are not contacted by ARVO recruiters within 4 weeks of applying.