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Export Logistics Coordinator
Qualifications
- Relevant Diploma/Degree
Experience & Knowledge
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an export logistics coordinator
- Required to have experience with global markets
- Computer skills a necessity, especially Microsoft Excel
- Proven experience in working closely with shipping lines and negotiating rates is required
- Experience with logistics within the fruit industry will strengthen application
Characteristics
- Attention to detail is vital
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work organized and meticulous
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong personality
- Able to lead and train other team members
- Team player
- Ability to plan accurately and on short notice
Job Description
- Coordinate sea freight outbound logistics on all trades
- Manage third party service providers’ outputs, i.e., Freight Forwarders, Transporters
- Build relationships directly with shipping lines and negotiate rates
- Transport coordination, loading and off-loading nationally of produce for exports
- Be available 24/7 on-call for transport queries and coordination decisions that need to be made
- Arrange inspections as needed
- Manage and interact professionally with clients, on logistics matters
- Manage marine insurance claim process
- Administration handling of the export process, related documents, and the filing thereof
- System management (Microsoft Business Central):
- Data capturing (intakes and stock for loadouts)
- Processing of mates and electronic data
- Generating of Logistical Documentation (e.g., Vessel Manifests, Invoices, Addendums)
- Liaising with third parties regarding electronic data / queries
- Keeping data integrity
- Ensure accompanying documentation for export is in order
- Manage cost chain in logistics for Finance and Commercial teams
- Ensure all VGM certificates and agreements are in place and up to date
- Ensure PPECB billing letters are completed in a timely manner
- Pre-season logistical planning for all commodities, including, forecasts and documentation requirements
- Assist Commercial team with contract negotiations and getting SLA in place with third party service providers (specifically Cold Store rates)
Remuneration
Market related, depending on experience and knowledge.
Applications
This position has been filled
We serve four key groups across the diverse sector of fresh produce:
Fruit producers and retailers, both within South Africa and abroad. It’s a world of good produce, good people and good prices. An extensive, vast world which we navigate via committed one-on-one relationships, to offer personalised service and tailored solutions/shipments.
How can we help you?
Partner with us as we navigate the landscape together.
