Logistics Co-ordinator

SUMMARY:
Enthusiastic team player with shipping/air freight experience, strong communication, problem-solving

POSITION INFO:

Logistics Co-ordinator

Durbanville - R16 000 - R20 000

Our client is a well-established commodity trading company that is seeking to employ the correct candidate to join their logistics operations team, the successful candidate will report directly to the Operations / Logistics Manager.

Note: Own transport and normal working hours

Key Performance Areas:

• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Basic accounting skills
• Logistics Degree/Diploma or previous experience in the Import/Export industry is preferred but not essential

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Receiving Customer Orders
• Placing production orders with our factory
• Placing orders with international suppliers
• Liaising with clearing agents, warehouses, transporters
• Making bookings with shipping lines
• Keeping stock sheets updated
• Providing regular updates to management regarding shipment ETA’s
• Invoicing customers
• Checking supplier invoices
• General admin tasks around the office

Competencies:

• Be enthusiastic, positive and self-energized
• Shipping/Air Freight Experience
• High attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• A problem solver
• A team player
• Work well under pressure