A leading agricultural company situated in Western Cape is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join their team. You will be the one to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods. A great asset for a Logistics Coordinator is their communication and negotiation skills. They are also well-*** in supply management principles and practices. The ideal candidate will have great record-keeping abilities and a customer-oriented approach. The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency.The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:Executing contract terms and conditions.Stock control.Quality control.Managing and executing import/export documents and requirements.Negotiate rates with transporters.Adding new transporters to our existing book and ensuring GIT insurance is in place.Develop relationships with transporters and clients.Compile transport contracts using templates.Follow up trucks to determine accurate ETA.Good communication with clients keeping them informed about the status of the cargo.Build good relationships with loading and off-loading points and identify key role players at loading and off-loading points.Daily administration function – feed all load data into computer database; reconciliation of PODs and loading weights.Collecting of PODs.Weekly planning of truck movements and stock delivery.Handling client, transport and supplier-related queries.After-hours contact with all relevant parties, 7 days a week.Requirements:Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Logistics Management will be an advantage.At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position.Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.Knowledge of the transport market.Excellent customer service skills.Good planning and organizational skills.Excellent communication skills. Well-*** in e-mail etiquette and MS Outlook with good writing skills.Ability to work in a team.Analytical ability.Good attention to detail.Prepared to be available for cell phone queries and problem-solving after office hours.Negotiating skills.Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment. Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr