My client, a well established transport and logistics company is seeking to employ a Logistics Scheduler with a relevant qualification and 1 - 2 years experience to join their team.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Relevant Degree / Diploma in Logistics or similar
• Transport market knowledge
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good planning and organizational 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

RESPONSIBILITY:

• Maintain established administration procedures
• Develop relationships with current transporters, clients and truck drivers
• 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 off-loading points
• Identify key role players at loading and off-loading points
• Weekly planning and forecasting of truck movements
• Build client relations and support drivers at loading and off-loading points