Logistics Consultant Stellenbosch Techno Park

  • Stellenbosch
  • Helderberg Personnel
Reference: SW004723-JM-1

My client, a transport and logistics company specialising in the movement of bulk, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), containerised and palletised goods, is seeking to employ a Logistics Consultant with 2-4 years' experience and a relevant qualification.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, including regular visits.
  • Negotiating new contracts.
  • Negotiate transport rates with clients and transporters.
  • Manage volumes allocated to the company.
  • Understand the running cost of a vehicle to determine CPK’s.
  • Analyse commodity trends and adapt to market fluctuations.
  • Keep track of the daily and monthly budgets.
  • Adding new clients and transporters to our existing.
  • Maintain established admin procedures.
  • Develop relationships with current transport, clients, and truck drivers.
  • Follow up with transporters to determine accurate ETA's and trucks.
  • Good communication with clients keeping them informed about the status of the cargo.
  • Build good relationships with loading and off-loading points.
  • Identify key role players at loading and off-loading points.
  • Weekly planning and forecasting of truck movements.
  • Build client relations and support drivers at loading and off-loading points.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • At least 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role within the transport industry.
  • Preferably someone with a relevant qualification (degree or diploma).
  • In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and contacting prospective customers and suppliers.
  • Negotiate sales deals and rates with customers as well as suppliers.
  • Meet budget and margin targets while proactively communicating with suppliers to transport goods effectively and efficiently to customers.

Skills:

  • Ability to provide excellent customer service and to build relationships.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Analytical ability.
  • Organised and keeping track of transactions.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Prepared to solve problems after hours.
  • Prepared to travel.
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