My client, based in TechnoPark Stellenbosch has vacancy for a Logistics Scheduler to join their team.

The successful candidate must have a tertiary qualification in Logistics and at least 1-2 years relevant experience in a similar position.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A tertiary qualification in Logistics.
• At least 1-2 years relevant experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of transport market.
• Prepared to be available for cell phone queries and problem solving after office hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 off-loading points and identifying key role players at loading and off-loading points.
• Daily administration function – feed all load data into computer database; reconciliation of POD's 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.