Logistics Coordinator

SUMMARY:
The purpose of the role is to ensure efficient and effective planning in respect to filling and allocating sales and procurement orders to trucks.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification recommended
• 2 Years relevant working experience in Logistics environment
• Previous experience as a Logistics planner advantageous
• SAP experience advantageous
• Computer Literate on MS Office Packages

• Planning and coordinating of deliveries
• Draft, allocate and capture sales orders
• Update planning schedule according to set parameters
• Communicate any planning changes/deviations to relevant departments
• Update and execute planning in advance of sales delivery as per draft sales orders
• Coordinate delivery schedule with collection schedule
• Communication of the logistic plan to relevant stakeholders prior to loading

• Planning of deliveries out of external warehouses / execute logistics activities and delivery routes
• Effective communication between Commercial team, Warehouse administrators and External Warehouse
• Making slot bookings with customers for deliveries

• Ensure trucks run effectively and efficiently
• Effective and efficient communication with relevant stakeholders with regards to optimizing utilization and purchase orders
• Ensure flow bins, bags and pallets are returned from customers

• Fleet utilization and profitability on dedicated vehicles according to industry benchmark
• Plan effective loading and delivery dates & times to clients

• Planning most cost-effective route according to client delivery
• Truck allocation according to sales orders
• Booking of 3rd party transport within set parameters
• Communication between transporters and clients according to client expectations

• Scheduling of slot bookings with customers according to the client requirement procedure
• Inter-departmental communication regarding bookings and possible changes, where applicable
• Continuous liaison with clients
• Creating load sheets

• Participate in safety forums created for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Distribute safety information as and when required
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times