47 Logistics Assistants jobs in Eastern Cape

Responsibilities

• Ensure agreed stock levels are maintained at customer and depot locations.
• Manage deliveries to customers and filling plants in line with customer agreements.
• Track and report daily volumes uplifted from refineries/terminals via the Refinery KPI report.
• Gather and analyse planned vs. actual trip data daily, highlighting variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Consolidate and analyse transporter Order to Cash (OTC) reports twice weekly.
• Draft and present weekly performance and project progress reports to the Bulk Transport Manager.
• Investigate delivery challenges such as delays, vehicle breakdowns, and quantity discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Mix Telematics/ICam experience.
• IsoMetrix experience an advantage.
• BC Experience an advantage.
• Computer Literate.
• Supervisory / Management minimum three years experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in routing and scheduling.
• This position requires you to work remotely on weekends on a rotation basis and after hours during the week when required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure agreed stock levels are maintained at customer and depot locations.
• Manage deliveries to customers and filling plants in line with customer agreements.
• Track and report daily volumes uplifted from refineries/terminals via the Refinery KPI report.
• Gather and analyse planned vs. actual trip data daily, highlighting variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Consolidate and analyse transporter Order to Cash (OTC) reports twice weekly.
• Draft and present weekly performance and project progress reports to the Bulk Transport Manager.
• Investigate delivery challenges such as delays, vehicle breakdowns, and quantity discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Mix Telematics/ICam experience.
• IsoMetrix experience an advantage.
• BC Experience an advantage.
• Computer Literate.
• Supervisory / Management minimum three years experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in routing and scheduling.
• This position requires you to work remotely on weekends on a rotation basis and after hours during the week when required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure agreed stock levels are maintained at customer and depot locations.
• Manage deliveries to customers and filling plants in line with customer agreements.
• Track and report daily volumes uplifted from refineries/terminals via the Refinery KPI report.
• Gather and analyse planned vs. actual trip data daily, highlighting variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Consolidate and analyse transporter Order to Cash (OTC) reports twice weekly.
• Draft and present weekly performance and project progress reports to the Bulk Transport Manager.
• Investigate delivery challenges such as delays, vehicle breakdowns, and quantity discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Mix Telematics/ICam experience.
• IsoMetrix experience an advantage.
• BC Experience an advantage.
• Computer Literate.
• Supervisory / Management minimum three years experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in routing and scheduling.
• This position requires you to work remotely on weekends on a rotation basis and after hours during the week when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily logistics operations, including shipments, deliveries, and collections.

• Prepare and maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and logistics documentation.

• Liaise with transporters, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure timely movement of goods.

• Assist with customs documentation, import/export procedures, and compliance requirements.

• Track and resolve discrepancies related to deliveries, stock, or invoicing.

• Support the Logistics Manager with reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and company compliance standards within the logistics function.

• Grade 12 / Matric (a relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Administration advantageous).

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a logistics, supply chain, or administrative role.

• Strong computer literacy (MS Office; knowledge of ERP/logistics systems advantageous).

• Sound knowledge of logistics processes, documentation, and compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills

• Time management and multitasking

• Customer service orientation

• Team collaboration and adaptability

• Analytical and solution-driven approach

The Ready-Mix Concrete Logistics Controller will be responsible for managing the logistics operations of our ready-mix concrete supply chain for the Transkei and Lesotho regions, ensuring efficient delivery of concrete products to construction sites while maintaining the highest standards of service. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate logistics activities to meet customer requirements and project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requests and Order Management:
  • Receive request for quotation and attend to within mandated turnaround time/escalate to tenders’ department where required.
  • Receive orders for ready-mix concrete from customers, ensuring to include concrete specifications, quantities, and delivery locations, special instructions, etc.
  • Coordinate with the operational team ensuring timely fulfillment of customer orders.
  • Communicate with customers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and any challenges experienced.
• Dispatch and Routing:
  • Plan and optimize delivery for ready-mix concrete trucks based on order locations, traffic conditions, and truck/plant capacities.
  • Monitor truck movements and obtain/provide real-time updates from dispatchers to customers and project stakeholders regarding delivery status.
• Customer Service:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding concrete orders, delivery inquiries, and scheduling changes.
  • Resolve customer complaints or issues related to delivery delays, product quality, or service discrepancies in a timely and professional manner, by escalating to the appropriate department head and ensuring close out within the acceptable timeframes.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, and project managers to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Raw Material Management:
  • Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, aggregates, and cement to ensure adequate supply for concrete production.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to replenish inventory as needed and optimize inventory levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• Male/Female, between ages of 30-50
• Physically fit and healthy
• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous, but not mandatory
• Valid driver's license and own car
• At least 5 years’ experience in logistics coordination, preferably within the ready-mix concrete/Construction industry
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, drivers, and customers
• Familiarity with concrete production processes and the logistics related thereto
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• After hours and weekend work will be required where orders are placed during this time.

Location:Kariega, ZA

Division: BENTELER Automotive

Functional Area: Logistics

Career Level: Professional

Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time

Weekly Working Hours: 40.00

Required Languages: English

Requisition ID: 45129

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Your personality

• Diploma/ Degree in Logistics or relevant Freight Forwarding qualification and experience

• SAP experience advantageous

• Supervisory experience advantageous

• Good communication skills and analytical skills.

• Good excel, MS Office and numerical skills

• Customer relation with track record.

• Import & Export or forwarding controller, air and sea modes (A must have)

• 5 Years experience in import and export or similar role

Your Opportunity

Operational Excellence:

• Tariff Duty Application with the DTI and maintennce of Tariff Library
• Effective customs compliance management & Assign tariff heading to parts on library & issue to freight forwarder.
• ITAC Applications for rebate permits
• EU Declarations - Original letters to freight forwarders – quarterly
• Local Road Freight - Estimates, RFQ, Management of shipments
• Export Freight – all export shipment document sets are put in spreadsheet per part number per shipment per month. Each export must be allocated again a UCR #
• Share weekly breakbulk vessel ETA and schedule with SCM team
• Commercial invoice (SAP and Excel), packing lists, fumigation certificates, SRF, collection instructions, export clearing instructions.
• Export control compliance to be coordinated
• Assist of exporting of "obsolete" stock - estimates, timeline, documentation, freight approvals.
• Freight estimates for exports - sample and out of the ordinary freight requests
• Obtain estimates for tooling, machine and projects transfers.
• Relevant reporting for sub-department
• Coordinate weekly meetings with Market / Custer Comex team on freight management topics
• Compliance with Benteler's IATF 16949 standards.
• Always ensure compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental Procedures, Rules and Requirements. Identifying and reporting all Incidents/Accidewnts and Unsafe Acts & Conditions. Identifying Hazards and Risk or Aspects and Impacts on the Shopfloor.
• Follow P.Prod.021 procedure for actions in case of non-conformance.
• Follow any legal and reasonable instructions given by any superior.

Freight Partner Management:

• Coordinate weekly freight partner operations meeting, manage Status reports, vessel movement and ZMM60 forecast reporting
• Ensure all clearing instructions for Import shipments (AIR & SEA) are issued to forwarders
• Monitor courier shipment bookings, CI, mandate letters, etc with freight partners
• Follow up on all outstanding freight queries with material planners, freight forwarders and suppliers.
• Adhoc Incoming / outgoing freight management and freight forwarder management
• Lodge, manage and resolve claims with freight partners
• Perform monthly & quarterly business reviews

Finance / Controlling:

• Create freight orders for finance for each import and export and local transport shipment for all the above
• Submissions of all premium freight costs per allocation per shipment
• After month end ALL freight orders are put in spreadsheet with reason for premium costs
• Freight Accruals - Update monthly accruals to Controlling, both preview & final figures
• Annual freight budget creation & management
• Monthly freight forecasting - Collation of data & forecast for year rolling
• Validation and management correct allocation of spend per general ledge.

Projects

• Assist project team with the freight regarding launches for tooling, machines and material - to ensure OTIF and within budget
• Weekly LOP update on shipment status
• Landed costings review & submission to projects and Purchasing
• Participate in the final stages of global freight RFQ's and the Implementation of new trade lanes

Your contact

Pamela Ndyalivane

BENTELER Human Resources

Phone:

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Summary

POSITION INFO :

Position : Operations Manager

Area : East London

• Grade 12
• Relevant Tertiary qualification, Supply Chain and Logistics Management Diploma / Degree

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the Industry
• Management of small fleet of vehicles
• Experience of storage of chemicals and understanding the associated risks
• Experience on Cargowise Warehouse Management system

• Ensure that all clients are on boarded onto Cargowise 1 Warehouse Management System
• Ensure that automated stock on hand reports is set up for clients
• Ensure that the Cargowise system is effectively used for client’s stock takes
• Ensure weekly plan accounts for cycle counts for entire production range
• Ensure each client account is subjected toa monthly physical stock count comparing the physical stock on floor to Cargowise stock at hand in line with SLA requirements
• Ensure that cycle counts and stock takes results are submitted to client in line SLA requirements

• Chep recons ensure weekly CHEP reconciliations are completed and documented
• Material Handling equipment ensures that all MHE checklist are reviewed daily and that all deviations and repairs are attended to
• Claims ensure that all claims or potential claims are being logged and investigated
• Warehouse lay0out and optimization managing warehouse space to maximise storage capacity and streamline product movement
• Quality control implementing quality checks to ensure product integrity throughout the warehouse process
• Compliance management ensure adherence to safety and compony policies within the warehouse

• Ensure all clients complaints are being with timeously
• Submit a monthly report to general Manager, detailed complaints received
• Attend SLA meetings with clients where required to do so

• Leading and managing warehouse staff, assigning task and ensuring proper training to maintain operational efficiencies

Overview

Our client is looking to employ a reliable Logistics Specialist to be responsible for the overall supply chain management. The essential duties and responsibilities include organizing and monitoring storage and distribution of goods. The goal is to manage the entire order cycle to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction. The position will report to the Logistics Manager and involves In and Outbound Logistics.

• Grade 12 / Matric
• 5 years experience as a Logistics Specialist
• Strong business acumen with regards to cost consciousness, efficiency improvement and production planning
• Knowledge in business intelligence portals and capable to generate own reports
• Ability to lead and motivate employees towards achieving a set of predetermined targets
• Working knowledge of applicable labour legislation in the South African context
• Advanced knowledge in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Knowledge of TS 16949, ISO14001 and ISO 45001

• Ensure that material and components required in manufacturing is available timeously
• Manage material and finish goods inventories in line with annual budget
• Ensure that cycle counts are conducted and that stock adjustments are done timeously
• Ensure that forecast is submitted to suppliers and the timeous arrival of imported and local components.
• Manage and report on monthly KPI’s related to the logistics department
• Compile annual financial budget for logistics department
• Communication to OEM’s regarding any logistic related issues
• Ensure that all subordinates are trained and working according to the client's management systems
• Participate in the introduction of new projects
• Maintain a safe and accident-free work environment
• Create an environment of effectiveness, efficiency and optimum performance of employees by providing direction, motivation and development in line with operational objectives

Overview

Position: Operations Manager

Area: East London

• Grade 12
• Relevant Tertiary qualification, Supply Chain and Logistics Management Diploma / Degree

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the FMCG Industry
• Management of small fleet of vehicles
• Experience of storage of chemicals and understanding the associated risks
• Experience on Cargowise Warehouse Management system

• Ensure that all clients are on boarded onto Cargowise 1 Warehouse Management System
• Ensure that automated stock on hand reports is set up for clients
• Ensure that the Cargowise system is effectively used for client’s stock takes
• Ensure weekly plan accounts for cycle counts for entire production range
• Ensure each client account is subjected toa monthly physical stock count comparing the physical stock on floor to Cargowise stock at hand in line with SLA requirements
• Ensure that cycle counts and stock takes results are submitted to client in line SLA requirements

• Chep recons ensure weekly CHEP reconciliations are completed and documented
• Material Handling equipment ensures that all MHE checklist are reviewed daily and that all deviations and repairs are attended to
• Claims ensure that all claims or potential claims are being logged and investigated
• Warehouse lay0ut and optimization managing warehouse space to maximise storage capacity and streamline product movement
• Quality control implementing quality checks to ensure product integrity throughout the warehouse process
• Compliance management ensure adherence to safety and compony policies within the warehouse

• Ensure all clients complaints are being with timeously
• Submit a monthly report to general Manager, detailed complaints received
• Attend SLA meetings with clients where required to do so

• Leading and managing warehouse staff, assigning task and ensuring proper training to maintain operational efficiencies
• Contact labour management

• Ensure that all operational billing activities are accounted for monthly
• Review monthly billing schedules
• Cost control measure to be put in place

The monthly management reports to be done – CHEP recon, EC scorecard, Stock loss reports, Operational Report, OTP Progress Report, Management review pack

• Attention to detail
• Business Acumen
• Organisational skills
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Above average communications skills

• Sound warehousing operational and warehouse management skills
• Sound knowledge in the handling, storage and transportation of dangerous goods
• Sound level pf computer proficiency – MS Office