Position Location: Western Cape

Please note that this position is based in the Western Cape, and you will be working from the Star South Fruits office in Wellington, Western Cape.

Requirements

• Adequate tertiary qualification
• Experience in logistics and supply chain management
• Proven record of successfully building and managing relationships with logistics service providers
• Management experience
• Computer literate
• Strong negotiation skills
• Understanding of management and reporting systems
• Available to travel
• Based in Wellington, Western Cape

Characteristics

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team
• Easily adaptable
• Management skills
• Strategic approach to logistics
• Problem-solving skills
• Effective time management
• Effectively negotiating with and managing service providers

Job Description

• In cooperation with management, the sales team, and area/procurement managers, execute and manage the logistics from farms to end clients
• Appoint, negotiate, agree on SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), and oversee operations with transport service providers, warehouse service providers, clearing agents, port service providers, and shipping lines and freight forwarders
• Ensure timely and effective communication between all internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with service providers
• Report on all logistics activities and costs
• Meet logistics KPIs
• Ensure all administration related to logistics service providers is accurately and timeously completed
• Conduct regular visits to service providers and operational sites

Remuneration

Market-related, depending on experience and knowledge.

Applications

Please send your CV and cover letter, including salary expectations, to . Kindly ensure your subject includes the position you are applying for. If you have not received any feedback within two weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.