Logistics Scheduler

Reference: 9190 NB
Consultant: Nine Broodryk 

Job Description: 

  • Executing on contract terms and conditions
  • Stock control
  • Quality Control
  • Negotiate rates with transporters
  • Adding new transporters to our existing book and ensuring GIT insurance is in place
  • Develop relationships with transporters and clients
  • Compile transport contracts using templates
  • Follow up trucks to determine accurate ETA
  • Good communication with clients keeping them informed about the status of the cargo
  • Build good relationships with loading and offloading points and identifying key role players at loading and off-loading points.
  • Daily administration function – feed all load data into computer database; reconciliation of PODs and loading weights
  • Collecting of POD’s
  • Weekly planning of truck movements and stock delivery
  • Handling of client, transport and supplier related queries
  • After hours contact with all relevant parties, 7 days a week.

Qualifications: 

  • A Tertiary qualification in Logistics
  • At least 1-2 years relevant experience in a similar position
  • Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
  • Knowledge of transport market
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Good planing and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication 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
  • Negotiating skills

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.