Logistics Coordinator – Onsite – Stellenbosch

Logistics Coordinator – Onsite – Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT: A global provider of fully integrated logistics and transport solutions for the perishable goods industry is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage booking processes and ensure accurate execution in line with established standard operating procedures. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operational activities of assigned customers, ensuring efficient service delivery, effective coordination, and adherence to operational standards. DUTIES: • Attend Client/Operation planning meetings • Provide shipping options/routes/stacks dates/ETD’s/ETA’s to clients • Ensure customer has relevant rates for the above mentioned on quotation • Request ad hoc rates for customer(s) with the commercial team. o Create & send Q67 to: PPECB o Agreed Shipping Line o Customer o Pack Store o Intermodal department (if applicable) • Ensure receipt of Line booking confirmation. Verifying information correct as per customer instruction including capturing the correct freight contract (Client) in system. • Forwarding correct booking confirmation to customer as and when required / agreed. • Insert operational data e.g. container numbers / product & temp info in the system. • Interacting with intermodal in regard to any changes/amendments/issues with container loads • Communicate with Shipping line and client in regard to equipment/depot issues • Obtain support documents i.e. packing lists/addendums/commercial invoice(s) from Customer and ensure the same is shared with the dedicated Documentation Controller. • Manage deadlines with shipping lines and other various parties and share internally and externally, as needed. • Arrange Late arrivals etc. (anything additional regarding container bookings) • Inform customer of additional/incidental charges and obtain written confirmation from Customer on acceptance, with relevant comments on system. Qualifications, Competencies and Skills • Grade 12 (Essential) • Diploma in Shipping, Clearing and Freight Forwarding, Distribution and Logistics Business Management or related field (Preferred). • A minimum of 2-years’ experience in Freight Forwarding and Logistics experience in both Sea and Air freight (Preferably export related). • After hour availability is essential. • Identify needs in the team and assist as and where needed. • To have working knowledge of Google Workspace and Excel (Desirable). • Ability to work under pressure and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines. • Strong organisational and communication skills to manage and prioritise workload. • Attention to detail and accuracy. • Fast learner in internal and external computer systems and processes.