You will coordinate the logistics in South Africa and support the logistics for export overseas. Furthermore the job can be extended with other related logistics and/or admin tasks.
We are looking for a young and dynamic person, who speaks Afrikaans and English. Any other language is welcome. Brings enthusiasm and team spirit to the business.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
-Coordinate Sea freight outbound logistics on all trades
-Manage third party service providers: freight forwarders and transporters
-Build relationships with shipping lines and negotiate rates
-Transport coordination, loading and off-loading of produce for exports
-Be available 24/7 on-call for transport queries and coordination decisions that needs to be made
-Arrange inspections as needed. Sometimes you will receive a call or message in the evening or weekends
-Support on marine insurance claims
-Manage and interact professionally with clients and growers on logistics matters
-Administration handling of the export process, related documents and the rest
Requirements:
Applicable tertiary qualification, university degree or diploma
3+ years in Logistics
Fruit industry experience is ESSENTIAL
Behavioural Competencies
-Assertive. On-point. Some one who can make things happen
-Communication Skills both verbal and written
-Deadline driven
-Ability to work under pressure
-Attention to detail
-Numeracy skill
-Team player
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