Our client, a leading Chrome Mining Group is looking for an experienced and qualified Logistics Coordinator at their Corporate Office in Morningside, Sandton in Johannesburg.

Purpose of the job:
To coordinate Shipping related Documentation, Movement of material and Quality Checks, Customer / Vendor communications, Container Bookings, Marine insurance certificates and invoicing of Export shipments, including some local sales.

Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles and Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS

Customer Relations:
Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities
Maintain and enhance Samancor's reputation as a reliable and reputable supplier
Resolve customer queries / complaints
Ensure Customer Satisfaction

Suppliers Relations:
Liaise with suppliers and deal with logistical issues (Ports, Transporters, Shipping lines, Rail, etc.)

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Policies and Procedures:
Operate according to standard operating procedures and within the parameters of applicable legislation

Management:
Manage Export documentation / quality control / container bookings / Invoicing

Tasks:
Advise Vendors shipping instructions.
Monitor and control timeous passing of all shipping related documents
Updated/Maintain In house - Material Management System (MES)
Prepare and Co-ordinate all Invoicing and Marine Insurance Certificates
Make Container bookings via shipping lines and pay local charges
Ensure proper Product Quality Control prior to shipping
Prepare full set Export Documentation (BOL) for End Customer
SAP

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Financial Management:
Ensure Corporate Governance
Protect company assets
Workplace Competencies:

Skills:
Maintain health, safety and security within the internal environment
Providing customer service
Operating computer systems
MS Office
SAP
Shipping Logistics

Knowledge:
Know and understand the basics of maritime liner trades
Understand the basics of supply chain: Ex Works / Warehouse to Ship
Demonstrate the basic legal principles applied to shipping
Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of Maritime Geography
Understanding the industry, structures, terms and concepts
Demonstrate an understanding of occupational health, safety and personal hygiene within the transport industry

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 Matric
Certificate: Commerce: Export and Import Management (Level 5)
3 Years’ relevant experience

Additional Qualification:
Port Regulations and Custom Requirements Experience
SAP Experience
Mining and Smelting Experience