Logistics Coordinator

Purpose of the job:

• To ensure the effective importing and exporting of all Control Equipment (both new and repaired), Cyberdet, EIUs (Hazardous Cargo), Accessories, and Spare Parts to Channel Partners Dyno Nobel (Overseas) and AECI Mining Services. Administration and support all internal DetNet departments with any export and import requirements.

Required outputs: Functional:

• Receive and process export orders from Channel Partners timeously. Manage the export S-Loc, ensuring that goods are appropriately dispatched and the capturing and processing of SAP transactions (Stock movements & Invoicing) are prioritized and done timeously.
• Formally respond to Channel Partners regarding delivery dates after discussion with relevant heads of departments.
• Report on OTIF for the department.
• Administration of repair centre quotes from all repair centres and ensure all documentation loops are closed out and filed accordingly, and SAP transactions are processed (Stock movements and Invoicing).
• Manage and report on the company’s freight costs.
• Prepare EIUs' shipping documents as orders come in a timely manner. (Hazardous Cargo)
• Handle all imports when required.
• Establish priorities and collaborate with transportation providers to ensure prompt shipment pick-ups and track shipments.
• Monitor and manage courier costs. Use Freight Forwarders where possible.
• Develop and maintain a network of couriers and freight forwarders. Always conduct rate negotiations with couriers and freight forwarders to ensure the best rate.
• Generate Work Orders and inform the Production Manager of new control equipment orders.
• Ensure all filing is always up to date and prepare the previous year's filing for off-site storage.
• Deal with Auditors (internal and external) when required.
• Handle customer queries.
• Ensure correct shipping Tariff Codes are used for Exports and Imports
• Ensure that correct documentation is used when Export and Importing Hazardous Cargo
• Ensure correct Inco Terms are used for shipments

Requirements: Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or BCom degree in Supply Chain or Logistics.
• 3 years’ experience in logistics, exports, and imports.
• Knowledge of Export and Import documentation of hazardous cargo.
• 2-3 years in Debtors and/ Store management would be advantageous.
• SAP Knowledge is a core requirement.
• A sound working knowledge of MS Office applications i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
• Proven administrative excellence.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound communication and negotiating skills
• Well-developed planning and co-ordination skills
• Problem solving and solution generating.
• Attention to detail.