An exciting opportunity is available for a Long Haul Coordinator to join a dynamic team in the Cape Town
The role involves coordinating transport providers, ensuring the efficient movement of goods across South Africa, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining strong communication with all stakeholders
If you're organised, proactive, and enjoy a fast-paced logistics environment, this could be a great opportunity for you
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and ensure the correct number of third-party vehicles are arranged for planned loads
- Support planners with the preparation and updating of weekly delivery plans
- Monitor and ensure third-party transporters consistently meet agreed load targets
- Track and monitor all third-party deliveries while in transit
- Ensure products are distributed accurately and within the required timeframes
- Investigate customer and operational complaints and implement appropriate corrective actions
- Maintain and update transport rates in accordance with fuel price changes
- Analyse transporter performance and identify opportunities for improved efficiency
- Support future pricing reviews and participate in preferred-supplier processes
- Ensure transport invoices are processed and paid on time, while resolving any discrepancies or disputes
- Conduct regular performance reviews with third-party transport suppliers
- Ensure transport claims relating to in-transit damages are investigated and closed out promptly
- Liaise with the Loading Supervisor regarding loading plans and progress
- Perform other duties and responsibilities relevant to the role as required
Qualifications & Skills
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
- Previous logistics experience within the transport industry will be advantageous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- SAP experiencewill be advantageous
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service
- Enthusiastic, self-disciplined, and self-motivated
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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