Logistics Co-ordinator, Durban
Logistics Co-ordinator, Durban
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Durban, South Africa
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About the Role We are seeking a high-energy, detail-driven Logistics Coordinator to join a fast-paced FMCG environment.
This role requires a strong balance between data analysis and hands-on operational involvement, working closely with drivers, transporters, and internal teams to ensure efficient distribution and logistics performance.
Key Responsibilities
This role requires a strong balance between data analysis and hands-on operational involvement, working closely with drivers, transporters, and internal teams to ensure efficient distribution and logistics performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Fleet tracking and monitoring of truck movements
- Daily reporting on:
- Departure and standing times
- Driver hours and overtime
- Fleet faults and late deliveries
- Monitor and improve truck turnaround times and delivery efficiency
- Communicate priority loads and operational changes to the team
- Capture and reconcile driver hours from trip sheets
- Ensure trucks are loaded and offloaded timeously
- Expedite loading, dispatch, and turnaround processes
- Support offsite collections and coordinate with relevant teams
- Manage goods issue notes and delivery documentation
- Oversee driver and conductor PPE compliance
- Daily invoicing of trucks
- Processing of GRVs (packaging and product)
- Receipting of finished goods
- POD reconciliations
- Delivery efficiency reporting
- Diploma or Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain
- 1–3 years’ experience in distribution, transport, or warehousing
- Experience in a medium to large FMCG environment (advantageous)
- SAP or similar ERP system experience (advantageous)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reporting, data analysis)
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Ability to analyse data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written English essential)
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and multitasking ability
- Comfortable making decisions and engaging with various stakeholders
- Highly energetic and fast-paced individual
- Equally comfortable working on the floor (yard) and on systems
- Hands-on with trucks, drivers, and operational processes
- Enjoys working with data and using it to drive decisions
- Proactive and solutions-driven mindset
- Willing to work extended hours when required
- Own reliable transport
- Based in or near Durban / Upper Highway
- Some Afrikaans advantageous but not essential
Highlights
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Company nameTalentfuse
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Job positionLogistics Co-ordinator
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