256 Shipping Coordinator jobs in South Africa

• Coordinate with port authorities, cargo agents, and ship owners to confirm berth availability and align vessel laycan dates.
• Maintain up-to-date vessel schedules and proactively communicate expected arrival/discharge timelines with all stakeholders.
• Ensure complete and timely preparation, submission, and tracking of all port documentation (e.g., Notice of Readiness, Statement of Facts, Arrival Notice, Bill of Lading, Cargo Manifest).
• Serve as a liaison between the shipping line, port authority, customs, and cargo receivers to streamline documentation flow and vessel clearance.
• Monitor and manage vessel nomination, laytime commencement, and clearance processes to minimize demurrage exposure.
• Cross-check charter party agreements and discharge terms to ensure operational alignment and contractual compliance.
• Facilitate surveyor appointments, sampling requirements, and issuance of quality certificates and weight records.
• Maintain accurate records of vessel documentation, schedules, laytime calculations, and port charges.
• Support internal teams with vessel updates and documentation required for post-discharge inland movement.
• Coordinate and oversee vessel discharge operations of bulk cementitious materials, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Act as the primary liaison between vessel crew, stevedores, port authorities, customs, surveyors, and cargo receivers.
• Plan and prepare for vessel arrival by organizing discharge schedules, berth allocation, and equipment (e.g., conveyors, hoppers).
• Ensure proper handling of material to minimize losses, contamination, and environmental impact.
• Verify and process all necessary documentation (e.g., Bill of Lading, discharge instructions, material quality certificates, weighbridge records).
• Monitor cargo flow from vessel to storage or transport vehicles (bulk trucks) and coordinate onward dispatch with the inland logistics team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards specific to bulk powder handling at port.
• Maintain accurate logs, discharge reports, and communicate daily progress to internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and promote a safe working culture within the grinding unit.
• Conduct regular safety audits, identify potential hazards, and implement preventive measures to mitigate risks.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and drive environmental stewardship by implementing energy-saving measures and waste reduction strategies.

• Assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.

• Bachelors degree in Logistics, Maritime Studies, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 35 years of experience in bulk shipping or port operations, ideally with cementitious or powder materials.
• Familiarity with port authority protocols, customs procedures, and vessel logistics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and port/shipping operations software.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance related to cementitious dust and bulk material handling.
• Advanced practical technical knowledge of processes, preventative, and running maintenance.
• Technically equipped with knowledge of machinery/equipment.
• Strategic thinker.
• Interpersonal skills and high-level attention to detail.
• Experience in handling materials like clinker, OPC, slag, fly ash, or other powdered cementitious products.
• Ability to lead port-side teams and manage third-party contractors effectively.
• Comfortable working extended hours, weekends, and during vessel operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to act decisively under pressure.

• Establish contact with the supplier on the receipt of the purchase order.
• Coordinate with the supplier and the forwarders regarding shipping dates and modes of transport.
• Arrange clearance through appointed forwarders.
• Liaise with appropriate departments regarding the progress of shipments.
• Send out status reports as they are received for updates to the business.
• Calculate shipping cost estimates for imported/export items.
• Ensure that estimates are in line with the actual costs.
• Assist Sales staff with quotes concerning freight estimates.
• Check costing with the Finance Administrator to ensure quotes and actual costing are within normal limits of deviation.
• Maintain record-keeping in an orderly manner.
• Request VOC when necessary.
• Query any discrepancies with the Managers.

• 3-5 years similar experience
• Matric
• Experience with Ms Dynamics or any accounting system.

Medical Aid Contribution, Provident Fund Contribution

• Establish contact with the supplier upon receipt of the purchase order.
• Coordinate with the supplier and the forwarders regarding shipping dates and modes of transport.
• Arrange clearance through appointed forwarders.
• Liaise with appropriate departments regarding the progress of shipments.
• Send out status reports as they are received for updates to the business.
• Calculate shipping cost estimates for imported/export items.
• Ensure that estimates align with actual costs.
• Assist Sales staff with quotes concerning freight estimates.
• Check costing with the Finance Administrator to ensure quotes and actual costing are within normal limits of deviation.
• Maintain record-keeping in an orderly manner.
• Request VOC when necessary.
• Query any discrepancies with the Managers.

• 3-5 years of similar experience.
• Matric.
• Experience with MS Dynamics or any accounting system.

Medical Aid Contribution, Provident Fund Contribution

• Develop and lead the annual strategic plan and budget for sales, margin, and inventory, ensuring full alignment with the business unit’s financial and growth objectives.
• Champion the evolution and execution of Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) to drive alignment across demand, supply, and financial planning, enhancing cross-functional decision-making and accountability.
• Drive a world-class demand forecasting capability, leveraging accurate demand signals and analytics to align forecasts with financial targets at product, category, and store levels.
• Design and optimise inventory strategies across the product portfolio and logistics network to ensure product availability, service level excellence, and optimal working capital utilisation.
• Ensure forward-looking capacity planning across Distribution Centres, including stockholding, throughput, and inbound/outbound flow to support business growth and avoid operational bottlenecks.
• Manage end-to-end new product introductions, ensuring seamless forecasting, sourcing, and post-launch execution to maximise speed-to-shelf and product availability.
• Collaborate with the Private Label team to define sourcing strategies that deliver margin improvement, secure reliable supply and support the business's brand ambitions.
• Lead supplier collaboration, commercial efficiency negotiations, and gain-share agreements to unlock value, reduce cost-to-serve, and drive incremental group profit from the supply chain.
• Create and maintain robust, insight-led reporting and performance metrics, enabling real-time visibility and data-driven decision-making across all supply chain touchpoints.
• Continuously evaluate and implement leading-edge supply chain technologies and tools, ensuring digital readiness, scalability, and alignment with future strategic objectives.
• Lead the deployment and integration of next-generation supply chain solutions, ensuring seamless cross-functional adoption, productivity gains, and end-to-end efficiency.
• Establish and nurture strong cross-functional partnerships with key stakeholders across buying, product development, operations and logistics to ensure integrated high-impact execution.
• Proactively identify risks, operational challenges, and emerging issues, develop mitigation plans, and maintain transparent, solution-oriented communication across the organisation.
• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of demand planning and replenishment professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, agility, and service.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement across all supply chain disciplines, driving innovation, agility, and best-in-class product availability while optimising cost and capital.
  
  

• Sourcing & Imports Management
  
  

• Warehouse & Distribution
  
  

• FMCG Supply Chain
  
  

• Data Analysis
  
  

• Forecasting & Planning
  
  

• Customer & Market Insight
  
  

• Supplier & Lifecycle Management
  
  

• Financial Planning
  
  

• Financial planning and management in Retail
• Buying and planning processes in Retail
• FMCG demand planning and forecasting
• Category management, sales and operations planning way of working (matrix organisations)
• Vendor management (including negotiation and contract management)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to build relationships and drive consensus and collaboration across functional groups
• Business math acumen and analysis to comprehend financial information and reporting to make business decisions
• Forecasting consumer trends and buying habits 9 – 36 months in the future
• Complex decision making based on statistics, trends and opinions
• Requires proficiency on MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point
• Complex Problem solving
• Retail mathematical and financial calculations/analysis (e.g. GMROI, CAGR, variance to last year, percentage of total, stock turn)
  
  

• Familiarity with demand and fulfilment planning software (e.g., SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Relex)
• Exposure to inventory optimisation models balancing service levels and working capital
• Awareness of Incoterms and their practical application in contract negotiations
• Awareness of emerging technologies shaping supply chain best practices (e.g., blockchain, IoT, AI-driven and ML optimisation)
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain visibility tools and analytics dashboards
  
  

• A minimum of 10-15 years merchandise planning and financial/business analysis, modeling and forecasting experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a retail environment 5 Years functional experience – FMCG Supply Chain or Retail Planning
• 5 Years People Management experience
• 5 Years vendor management experience including contract negotiation
• 5 Years commercial experience including accountability for large budgets
• Strong planning and buying experience with solid understanding of financial and statistical analysis of both
• Strategic leadership experience applying business and financial analysis skills and knowledge to solve business problems and influence decision making
  
  

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

A leading metal mining company situated in Mpumalanga is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Meet the procurement requirements against set goals of availability, quality and price.
• Management of optimal stock levels of raw materials and store items.
• Lead and manage the supply chain function.
• Management and maintenance of the supply chain information system.
• Development, management and monitoring of the supply chain budget.
• Ensure compliance to all HSEQ, legislation, policies & procedures.
• Leading high-performance teams.
• Effective cost control.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management or related areas
• 3 years’ supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment at management level.
• Basic engineering knowledge and Finance
• Computer Literacy
• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant industry experience

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene on .

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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R600k - 720k per year

UK Wellness and Fitness Services

Lead end-to-end supply chain operations

Introduction

A fast growing health and wellness brand focused on creating high-quality, innovative nutritional products that make a difference in people’s lives. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager to take charge of our operations and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations.

You'll basically manage everything that gets our products made and shipped, from start to finish. This operations job needs someone really organized, analytical and a problem solver to make sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently as we get bigger.

• Manage the end-to-end supply chain: sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.
• Forecast demand and align inventory with sales projections.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners for on-time, quality delivery.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock.
• Collaborate with product development, finance, and marketing on launches and campaigns.
• Oversee cost-effective and timely domestic and international logistics and fulfillment.
• Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks through continuous improvement.
• Analyse supply chain data and KPIs to drive decisions and performance.
• Ensure regulatory and quality compliance across the supply chain.
• Manage supply chain risk via contingency planning and vendor diversification.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years in supply chain, operations, or logistics, ideally in consumer goods, health, or wellness.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and vendors.
• Analytical with proficiency in supply chain data, forecasting, and reporting tools.
• Proven problem-solver with a track record of implementing efficient solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external collaboration.
• Tech-savvy with ERP, inventory software, and Excel (or similar).
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality in planning and execution.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with various internal teams.
• Adaptable and driven to improve in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in supplements, e-commerce, or subscription businesses is a plus.
• Familiarity with international logistics and customs is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

• R600k - R720k per year (negotiable based on experience)
• 16 Annual leave + South African Public Holidays
• Oppertunity for growth

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Product Management
• Industries Wellness and Fitness Services

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Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

We are seeking to employ a Supply Chain Executive to be responsible for the Supply Chain & Logistics division of the business. This role will be based at Clicks Head Office and report into the Head of Supply Chain & Logistics.

Job Purpose

To drive and optimise Clicks' end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, demand and replenishment planning, import management, supplier collaboration, efficiency and cost negotiations, financial and pharmacy planning. The role is pivotal in delivering best-in-class in-store availability while achieving working capital and service level objectives.

To drive and optimise Clicks' end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, demand and replenishment planning, import management, supplier collaboration, efficiency and cost negotiations, financial and pharmacy planning. The role is pivotal in delivering best-in-class in-store availability while achieving working capital and service level objectives.

Job Objectives

• Develop and lead the annual strategic plan and budget for sales, margin, and inventory, ensuring full alignment with the business unit’s financial and growth objectives.
• Champion the evolution and execution of Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) to drive alignment across demand, supply, and financial planning, enhancing cross-functional decision-making and accountability.
• Drive a world-class demand forecasting capability, leveraging accurate demand signals and analytics to align forecasts with financial targets at product, category, and store levels.
• Design and optimise inventory strategies across the product portfolio and logistics network to ensure product availability, service level excellence, and optimal working capital utilisation.
• Ensure forward-looking capacity planning across Distribution Centres, including stockholding, throughput, and inbound/outbound flow to support business growth and avoid operational bottlenecks.
• Manage end-to-end new product introductions, ensuring seamless forecasting, sourcing, and post-launch execution to maximise speed-to-shelf and product availability.
• Collaborate with the Private Label team to define sourcing strategies that deliver margin improvement, secure reliable supply and support the business's brand ambitions.
• Lead supplier collaboration, commercial efficiency negotiations, and gain-share agreements to unlock value, reduce cost-to-serve, and drive incremental group profit from the supply chain.
• Create and maintain robust, insight-led reporting and performance metrics, enabling real-time visibility and data-driven decision-making across all supply chain touchpoints.
• Continuously evaluate and implement leading-edge supply chain technologies and tools, ensuring digital readiness, scalability, and alignment with future strategic objectives.
• Lead the deployment and integration of next-generation supply chain solutions, ensuring seamless cross-functional adoption, productivity gains, and end-to-end efficiency.
• Establish and nurture strong cross-functional partnerships with key stakeholders across buying, product development, operations and logistics to ensure integrated high-impact execution.
• Proactively identify risks, operational challenges, and emerging issues, develop mitigation plans, and maintain transparent, solution-oriented communication across the organisation.
• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of demand planning and replenishment professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, agility, and service.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement across all supply chain disciplines, driving innovation, agility, and best-in-class product availability while optimising cost and capital.

• Sourcing & Imports Management

Expertise in product sourcing, supplier coordination, and inbound logistics.

• Warehouse & Distribution

Strong capability in understanding warehouse operations and outbound logistics efficiently.

• FMCG Supply Chain

Broad knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes within FMCG environments.

• Data Analysis

Skilled in using data models to drive insights and performance improvements.

• Forecasting & Planning

Proficient in demand forecasting tools, trends, and technologies.

Clear understanding of customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape.

Experienced in supplier performance, promotional planning, product lifecycles, and supply chain optimisation.

• Sourcing & Imports Management

Expertise in product sourcing, supplier coordination, and inbound logistics.

• Warehouse & Distribution

Strong capability in understanding warehouse operations and outbound logistics efficiently.

• FMCG Supply Chain

Broad knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes within FMCG environments.

• Data Analysis

Skilled in using data models to drive insights and performance improvements.

• Forecasting & Planning

Proficient in demand forecasting tools, trends, and technologies.

• Customer & Market Insight

Clear understanding of customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape.

• Supplier & Lifecycle Management

Experienced in supplier performance, promotional planning, product lifecycles, and supply chain optimisation.

• Financial Planning

Job related skills

• Financial planning and management in Retail
• Buying and planning processes in Retail
• FMCG demand planning and forecasting
• Category management, sales and operations planning way of working (matrix organisations)
• Vendor management (including negotiation and contract management)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to build relationships and drive consensus and collaboration across functional groups
• Business math acumen and analysis to comprehend financial information and reporting to make business decisions
• Forecasting consumer trends and buying habits 9 – 36 months in the future
• Complex decision making based on statistics, trends and opinions
• Requires proficiency on MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point
• Complex Problem solving
• Retail mathematical and financial calculations/analysis (e.g. GMROI, CAGR, variance to last year, percentage of total, stock turn)
• Familiarity with demand and fulfilment planning software (e.g., SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Relex)
• Exposure to inventory optimisation models balancing service levels and working capital
• Awareness of Incoterms and their practical application in contract negotiations
• Awareness of emerging technologies shaping supply chain best practices (e.g., blockchain, IoT, AI-driven and ML optimisation)
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain visibility tools and analytics dashboards
• A minimum of 10-15 years merchandise planning and financial/business analysis, modeling and forecasting experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a retail environment 5 Years functional experience – FMCG Supply Chain or Retail Planning
• 5 Years commercial experience including accountability for large budgets
• Strong planning and buying experience with solid understanding of financial and statistical analysis of both
• Strategic leadership experience applying business and financial analysis skills and knowledge to solve business problems and influence decision making

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Science/Engineering/Supply ChainLogistics

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

time left to apply End Date: August 28, 2025 (8 days left to apply)

job requisition id R103276

The Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for ensuring all warehouse functions are done timeously and accurately.

Experience:

• Clear understanding of WMS
• Experience in a Logistics and Distribution environment
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• 6 months or more experience
• Must be familiar with WMS

Qualification:

• Grade 12

• Monitor attendance of all staff;
• Ensure all workers are wearing the correct PPE;
• Administer leave for all employees in the shift;
• Responsible for all Forward Planning;
• Ensure that Training, Performance management, and succession planning of the TES Supervisors are in place;
• Compile Daily complement report and send to ADFusion Shift Manager;
• Ensure all toolbox tasks are completed before the shift starts;
• Ensure the shift runs well and queries are dealt with timeously in liaison with ADfusion Shift Manager; ensure that process compliance is checked;
• Ensure all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to;
• Ensure Housekeeping is done at the end of each shift;
• Ensure Cycle count is accurately done on each shift;
• Ensure registers are completed every day for every shift;
• Ensure that staff admin is accurate;
• Ensure employees are paid the correct rates;
• Monitor the Clock in the Report;
• Manage Overtime worked and scheduled;
• Manage Incentives;
• Provide daily feedback to the Client;
• Attend daily planning meetings with the client;
• Provide feedback on training;
• Provide feedback on staff complement;
• Provide feedback on KPAs met and missed.