Our client is looking for an exceptional Logistics Controller to join a fast-paced commodity logistics environment where accuracy, strong administration and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This role is responsible for coordinating high-volume commodity movements while managing customer interaction, invoicing, financial administration and delivery requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric and Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field
- Proven experience in logistics coordination (4-6 years), preferably within a fast-paced environment
- Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and working with large volumes of data
- Sound understanding of invoicing, credit notes, statements and basic financial principles
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Experience working with logistics, supply chain, FMCG, agricultural, commodity trading, fruit or a similar high-volume environment will be advantageous
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Must be comfortable working with significant financial values and confidential information
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Must be willing to work additional hours when required, particularly during month-end
- Clear criminal and credit checks
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the movement of commodity loads from silos to mills and ensure deliveries are completed according to contract requirements
- Manage daily logistics requirements across allocated customer accounts and tonnages
- Liaise with customers, transporters, mills and internal departments to ensure seamless delivery execution
- Monitor delivery schedules and resolve logistical issues within tight deadlines
- Process and verify invoices, credit notes, statements and supply documentation
- Submit accurate documentation to Finance for payment and ensure financial information is correctly captured
- Maintain accurate Excel schedules, reports and transaction records
- Manage high volumes of logistics transactions while maintaining accuracy
- Monitor allocated tonnages and customer requirements
- Ensure customers receive consistent communication and updates
- Identify discrepancies, investigate issues and take ownership of corrective action
- Work closely with the Logistics Team Lead and wider logistics team to maintain service levels
- Support month-end processes and work additional hours when required
- Learn and utilise the company’s internal trading and logistics system
Package & Benefits
- Competitive remuneration, negotiable based on experience
- Provident fund contribution
- 100% Medical aid for the employee and family
- Life and risk cover
- Short-term gap cover
- Performance-based annual bonus
- 20 days annual leave
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