Logistics Coordinator

1 month ago

Paarl, South Africa Arvo Full time

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Company overview: Our client is recognised as a global leader in the grape industry, with a strong grower base that includes grower ownership. Through partnerships with top-tier breeding programs, they deliver specialty grape varieties directly from the farm to consumers.

Position Overview:
Our client, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to manage and oversee logistics operations for the export of perishable products within South Africa. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective coordination between cold storage facilities, farms, and freight forwarders to meet international demand.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all logistics operations for exporting perishable products, ensuring seamless coordination.
  • Manage container bookings and quantities to optimize loading efficiency.
  • Liaise directly with cold storage facilities and farms to coordinate volumes, loading schedules, times, and inspections.
  • Conduct seasonal forecasting to manage volume planning, including GEO temperature monitoring devices, container volumes, weekly pallet allocations, and sterilization capacity.
  • Communicate Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and proactively address potential constraints related to vessel planning to ensure optimal packing schedules.
  • Manage stock allocation across containers and target markets.
  • Collaborate with procurement and technical teams to ensure accurate program management.
  • Work closely with freight forwarders to ensure smooth loading operations and resolve any logistics issues that arise.
  • Ensure sterilization containers are scheduled in advance, adhering to all protocols required by both technical teams and cold storage facilities.

Requirements:

  • Relevant qualifications in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in coordinating logistics for perishable products, preferably in the agricultural or food export sector.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience working with cold storage facilities and freight forwarders is highly advantageous.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain. 
  • Knowledge of export regulations for perishable products.
  • Experience with forecasting and logistics planning tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to efficiency.

Working hours: Full time permanent position

Area: Paarl, office based position.

Salary: Negotiable, market related and dependent on experience.

 

Please apply online and if you are a suitable candidate, ARVO recruiters will be in contact.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you are not contacted by ARVO recruiters within 4 weeks of applying.

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