Operations Coordinator

An established citrus growing and export company based in Gqeberha is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Coordinator to manage the end-to-end movement of stock across the export chain. The successful candidate will coordinate logistics planning and execution, oversee stock allocations and shipment tracking, support commercial operations, and review logistics costs while ensuring efficient communication between packhouses, cold stores, logistics providers and customers.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:

▪️ Coordinate operations between logistics teams, packhouses and cold store facilities to ensure efficient service delivery.

▪️ Liaise with third-party logistics providers and the documentation team to ensure all required information and documents are received within deadlines.

▪️ Manage operational issues arising during loadout allocations and coordinate solutions with relevant stakeholders.

▪️ Formalise stock allocations into loading instructions and communicate these to the logistics team.

▪️ Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders and agents to obtain up-to-date shipment information.

▪️ Monitor vessel ETD, ATD, ETA and ATA, ensuring shipment schedules are tracked and updated accurately.

▪️ Follow up on weekly shipment plans to confirm execution and identify any discrepancies or delays.

▪️ Keep customers and the Commercial team informed of shipment progress and operational developments.

▪️ Provide administrative and operational support to the Commercial team and colleagues based in different origins.

▪️ Review and sign off logistics costs from various service providers across the export chain.

▪️ Maintain accurate records, support stock management processes and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

▪️ Bachelor's degree.

▪️ 1–3 years' demonstrable experience in a shipping environment.

▪️ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, formulas and data analysis.

▪️ Excellent planning, organisational and time-management skills.

▪️ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

▪️ Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

▪️ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities under pressure.

▪️ Valid Code B driving license.

▪️ Knowledge of export processes, stock management, costings and basic logistics procedures will be advantageous.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.