Job Description
About the Role
Our client provides logistical solutions mainly in the demanding and challenging agricultural sector, requiring a flexible and adaptable logistical solution at all times. They are seeking a Logistics Scheduler to join their Stellenbosch Office team, who can maintain established admin procedures, build strong relationships with clients, transporters, and truck drivers, and provide excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain established admin procedures
- Develop relationships with current transporters, clients, and truck drivers
- Follow up with trucks to determine the 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
Requirements
- At least 1 – 2 years of experience in a logistics role
- Relevant degree will count in the candidate’s favour
- Strong administrative skills and ability to work in a team context
- Analytical with good planning and organizational skills and excellent communication skills
- Transport market knowledge
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Analytical ability
- Good attention to detail
Qualifications
- Relevant degree (Bachelor’s, LLB, etc.)
Salary & Benefits
- Industry-related basic salary dependent on experience
- Company pension fund contribution
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About Transport / logistics / warehouse Jobs in Cape Winelands
The transport and logistics sector in Cape Winelands is experiencing growth, driven by the region’s strategic location for international trade and tourism. This trend is often attributed to the increasing demand for reliable supply chain management, particularly from industries such as retail, manufacturing, and online retailers. As a result, job opportunities in this field are typically abundant.
When it comes to salaries, they can vary widely depending on factors like experience, company size, industry sector, and specific job requirements. Generally, salaries for transport and logistics roles in Cape Winelands tend to fall within the following broad ranges: entry-level positions (e.g., warehouse assistants) may start around R25 000 – R40 000 per annum, while senior roles (e.g., logistics managers) can range from R80 000 – R150 000. However, it’s essential to note that these figures are only rough estimates and actual salaries may differ.
In this industry, common skills include a valid driver’s license, excellent communication skills, physical stamina for manual handling tasks, analytical thinking for inventory management, problem-solving abilities for resolving logistics issues, and IT literacy for managing software applications. Additionally, many employers in the transport and logistics sector value candidates with experience in supply chain management, transportation operations, or warehouse administration.
Several industries commonly employ transport and logistics professionals in Cape Winelands, including financial services sector companies, technology industry players, manufacturing sector manufacturers, and retail businesses. These roles often involve coordinating shipments, managing inventory, and maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
For those interested in pursuing a career in transport and logistics, opportunities for professional development exist within the field. Common career progression paths include moving from warehouse assistant to senior logistics coordinator, or progressing to management roles overseeing transportation operations or supply chain management. Many employers also offer training and certification programs to enhance skills and knowledge in areas like logistics management, transportation planning, and inventory control.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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