Minimum Qualifications and Experience Grade 12 Relevant tertiary qualification recommended 2 Years relevant working experience in Logistics environment Previous experience as a Logistics planner advantageous SAP experience advantageous Computer Literate on MS Office Packages Role and Responsibilities Logistics and planning of products Planning and coordinating of deliveries Draft, allocate and capture sales orders Update planning schedule according to set parameters Communicate any planning changes/deviations to relevant departments Update and execute planning in advance of sales delivery as per draft sales orders Coordinate delivery schedule with collection schedule Communication of the logistic plan to relevant stakeholders prior to loading Logistics of external warehouses Planning of deliveries out of external warehouses / execute logistics activities and delivery routes Effective communication between Commercial team, Warehouse administrators and External Warehouse Making slot bookings with customers for deliveries Procurement (In) planning/allocation Ensure trucks run effectively and efficiently Effective and efficient communication with relevant stakeholders with regards to optimizing utilization and purchase orders Ensure flow bins, bags and pallets are returned from customers Minimize transport and other costs and ensure efficient movement to customers Fleet utilization and profitability on dedicated vehicles according to industry benchmark Plan effective loading and delivery dates & times to clients Effective Route & Truck Planning Planning most cost-effective route according to client delivery Truck allocation according to sales orders Booking of 3rd party transport within set parameters Communication between transporters and clients according to client expectations Coordinate booking slots Scheduling of slot bookings with customers according to the client requirement procedure Inter-departmental communication regarding bookings and possible changes, where applicable Continuous liaison with clients Creating load sheets Health and Safety Participate in safety forums created for example safety meetings and safety talks Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management Report all safety incidents to the relevant people Attend safety education and refresher programmes Comply with safety policies and procedures Distribute safety information as and when required Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

RESPONSIBILITIES: Logistics and planning of products Planning and coordinating of deliveries Draft, allocate and capture sales orders Update planning schedule according to set parameters Communicate any planning changes/deviations to relevant departments Update and execute planning in advance of sales delivery as per draft sales orders Coordinate delivery schedule with collection schedule Communication of the logistic plan to relevant stakeholders prior to loading Logistics of external warehouses Planning of deliveries out of external warehouses / execute logistics activities and delivery routes Effective communication between Commercial team, Warehouse administrators and External Warehouse Making slot bookings with customers for deliveries Procurement (In) planning/allocation Ensure trucks run effectively and efficiently Effective and efficient communication with relevant stakeholders with regards to optimizing utilization and purchase orders Ensure flow bins, bags and pallets are returned from customers Minimize transport and other costs and ensure efficient movement to customers Fleet utilization and profitability on dedicated vehicles according to industry benchmark Plan effective loading and delivery dates & times to clients Effective Route & Truck Planning Planning most cost-effective route according to client delivery Truck allocation according to sales orders Booking of 3rd party transport within set parameters Communication between transporters and clients according to client expectations Coordinate booking slots Scheduling of slot bookings with customers according to the client requirement procedure Inter-departmental communication regarding bookings and possible changes, where applicable Continuous liaison with clients Creating load sheets REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 with Mathematics Relevant tertiary qualification recommended 2 Years relevant working experience in Logistics environment Previous experience as a Logistics planner advantageous SAP experience advantageous Computer Literate on MS Office Packages