LOGISTICS COORDINATOR / COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT
West Coast Personnel · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →LOGISTICS COORDINATOR / COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT ð Stellenbosch, Western Capeð° R 30 000 to R 45 000 depending on experienceFRUIT EXPORT EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL!
Key Responsibilities
Essential Duties – Export Logistics & Operations
• Coordinate export shipments, vessel bookings, container planning and loading schedules. • Liaise with shipping lines, freight forwarders, transporters and cold stores. • Monitor shipment progress, manage export documentation and meet shipping deadlines. • Coordinate stock allocations, movements and cold store operations. • Identify and resolve logistical challenges, particularly during peak export seasons. • Ensure compliance with export regulations and destination market requirements. Support Duties – Commercial & Administration
• Assist the commercial team with customer orders, shipment requirements and stock planning. • Communicate with customers, producers, packhouses and internal stakeholders. • Support forecasting, cost verification and shipment reporting. • Maintain accurate stock records, reconciliations and logistics information. • Assist with commercial administration and day-to-day operational requirements. • Provide proactive customer service and ensure effective communication across departments. Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3 to 8 years' experience in the fruit export industry
- Practical experience in export logistics, shipping coordination or freight forwarding.
- Direct exposure to shipping lines, vessel bookings, container planning and export documentation.
- Experience in a high-volume export environment.
- Good understanding of the operational requirements of international shipping.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with logistics systems.
- Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
- Experience with QX or similar export management systems will be advantageous.