Logistics Co-ordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet tracking and monitoring of truck movements
• Daily reporting on:
  • Departure and standing times
  • Driver hours and overtime
  • Fleet faults and late deliveries
• Monitor and improve truck turnaround times and delivery efficiency
• Communicate priority loads and operational changes to the team
• Capture and reconcile driver hours from trip sheets
• Ensure trucks are loaded and offloaded timeously
• Expedite loading, dispatch, and turnaround processes
• Support offsite collections and coordinate with relevant teams
• Manage goods issue notes and delivery documentation
• Oversee driver and conductor PPE compliance

Support Functions

• Daily invoicing of trucks
• Processing of GRVs (packaging and product)
• Receipting of finished goods
• POD reconciliations
• Delivery efficiency reporting

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain
• 1–3 years’ experience in distribution, transport, or warehousing
• Experience in a medium to large FMCG environment (advantageous)
• SAP or similar ERP system experience (advantageous)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reporting, data analysis)

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to analyse data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written English essential)
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and multitasking ability
• Comfortable making decisions and engaging with various stakeholders

Ideal Profile

• Highly energetic and fast-paced individual
• Equally comfortable working on the floor (yard) and on systems
• Hands-on with trucks, drivers, and operational processes
• Enjoys working with data and using it to drive decisions
• Proactive and solutions-driven mindset
• Willing to work extended hours when required

Additional Requirements

• Own reliable transport
• Based in or near Durban / Upper Highway
• Some Afrikaans advantageous but not essential