Logistics Coordinator

About the position

Our prominent client in the FMCG sector based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an experienced Logistics Coordinator.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.
Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF level 4 qualification.
• National Diploma/ Advanced Diploma/ or Degree in Logistics. (Non-negotiable)
• 5+ years working experience.
• ERP or MRP Experience added advantage.
• Experience in imports and freight forwarding is essential.
• Ability to interact in an effective manner with all levels of the organization.
• Good written and communication skills in English / Afrikaans.
• Knowledge of Evolution software.
• High levels of initiative, plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to capture and process the latest forecast in the MRP system on receipt for various plants.
• Responsible to calculate order requirement for packaging material and raw material to suit the forecast and orders / for factories.
• Management of importing suppliers (ordering, managing, and tracking).
• responsible for the receiving / distribution and booking in / out of all raw materials, packaging, and finished product if applicable.
• Responsible for the off-loading checks of all raw materials and packaging according to the receiving vehicle hygiene inspection at Company store.
• Keeping all stock live and up to date on Evolution is an added advantage.
• Responsible for inventory control of the store.
• Responsible for stocktaking at month end of the store.
• Availability when required after hours for issuing and loading raw material / finish product.
• Responsible for managing the stores forklift driver and truck driver.
• Generate and action inter-company transfers.
• Responsible representative for warehouse audits – internal and external audits.
• Manage and maintain good hygiene practices as well as health and safety requirements in line with GMP and food safety standards for the Company Store.
• Appropriate training of all store staff (on the job), e.g. GMP, hold and release, stock management, health, and safety practices.
• Responsible to enter accurate daily manufacturing figures.
• Responsible to submit raw and packaging material orders for processing within the required lead-time.
• Responsible to follow up with raw material suppliers and packaging suppliers regarding on-time delivery and outstanding orders.
• Responsible to complete daily inventory checks by walkabout.
• Responsible to submit all delivery notes to the accounts department for delivery raw material and packaging.
• Provides the daily production outputs.
• Responsible for the daily production planning in coordination with the Production Supervisor / Operations Manager to suit the forecast or customer requirement.

Desired Skills:

• MRP
• ERP
• Evolution
• SAP
• Shipping
• Logistics