Job Title: Logistics Scheduler
Company:Frank Consult
Job description: Our client provides logistical solutions mainly in the demanding and challenging agricultural sector. With added challenges like seasonal production, drought, import and export parity factors influencing the flow of volume freight, a flexible and adaptable logistical solution is needed all the time.They are looking for a Logistics Scheduler at the Stellenbosch Office .KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Maintain established admin procedures.
- Develop relationships with current transporters, clients and truck drivers.
- Follow up with trucks to determine the accurate ETA.
- Good communication with clients keeping them informed about the status of the cargo.
- Build good relationships with loading and off-loading points.
- Identify key role players at loading and off-loading points.
- Weekly planning and forecasting of truck movements.
- Build client relations and support drivers at loading and off-loading points.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 1 – 2 years of experience in a logistics role.
- Relevant degree will count in the candidate’s favour.
- Strong administrative skills and ability to work in a team context.
- Analytical with good planning and organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
- Transport market knowledge.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Analytical ability.
- Good attention to detail.
- Prepared to be available for cell phone queries and problem-solving after office hours.
- Solid negotiation skills.
REMUNERATION:
- Industry-related basic salary dependent on experience.
- Company pension fund contribution.
Expected salary: R20000 – 22999 per month
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Job date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 01:07:39 GMT
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