Reference: SW004720-JM-1
Our client, a well-established, trusted and highly successful corporate commodity trading company, specializing in physical deliveries on an international basis, has an exciting permanent Junior Logistics Coordinator position available.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Establish relationships with transporters, suppliers, and customers.
- Adhere to the conditions of a transport contract and company regulations.
- Negotiate pricing with transporters.
- Compile transport load confirmations.
- Follow up with trucks to determine accurate ETA.
- Keep counterparties informed about the status of trucks.
- Identify important role players and build positive relationships at loading and off-loading points.
- Capture load data on the system.
- Allocate supplier and transport invoices to correct loads.
- Collect PODs.
- Weekly planning of loading dates and stock delivery.
- Handle client, transport, and supplier-related queries.
- Maintain 24/7 contact with all relevant parties.
Qualifications / Experience / Skills:
Qualifications:
- A Diploma or Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of experience in an agricultural commodity logistics field will be beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Negotiating skills.
- Be available for cell phone queries and problem-solving after hours.
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