Logistics / Freight Forwarder Manager - Expat

1 day ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Recruitment Matters Africa Full time

Our business is looking for a talented and qualified Logistics / Freight Forwarding Manager to join our team.

In this position, you will be responsible for all supply chain management duties including selecting carriers, researching shipping methods, assessing budgets, and organizing storage.

**Responsibilities**:
Selecting carriers and negotiating contracts and rates.
Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.
Supervising logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.
Organizing warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments.
Responding to any issues or complaints.
Researching ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.
Working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
Evaluating budgets and expenditures.
Updating and evaluating metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
Ensuring all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.

**Skills**:
Strong Commercial Awareness
Strong Leadership Skills
Ability to solve problems and conflicts
Systems and Data Driven
Strong relationship and communication skills

**Qualification**:
Experience of 10 years in a Logistics & Transportation Business or Experience of 10 years in a Freight Forwarding Business in Africa
5 years of Experience as a Manager in a middle to large sized business
Degree in Logistics and Master will be a differentiator factor
Fluent in English

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Logistics & Transportation Business: 10 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)



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