Export Logistics Coordinator

Our client, who is based in the Winelands region, is looking for an Export Logistics Coordinator to join their team.  Experience within the Fruit / FMCG industry with 3-5 years’ sea freight experience will be beneficial. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• 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)

 
REQUIREMENTS

• 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

SALARY

Negotiable depending on experience

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email CR557, when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.