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  • Posted: Aug 27, 2019
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. Together with farmers, customers, governments and communities, we help people thrive by applying our insights and 150 years of experience. We have 150,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environme...
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    Logistics Coordinator

    We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join Cargill’s Transportation & Logistics (CTL) business in South Africa. The role will have a strong focus on the logistic process on all transportation modes, real estates, service providers which are critical in Agri-commodities Supply Chain. The purpose of a strong logistic process is to ensure efficient operations, in a cost-effective way, at the best quality. The Logistics Coordinator makes the liaison between CTL and the local team. This challenging role is accountable for executing and implementing logistics-related projects and process improvements in the Supply Chain organization to drive continuous improvement.
    Major Tasks

    • With some oversight from the Logistic Team Lead, act as a key liaison for CTL with the local team. This includes the facilitation of local Transportation & Logistic projects, capturing local business requirements and creating more visibility for CTL by ensuring that reports/communications are meaningful for local needs.
    • In close coordination with CTL, local Logistic Team Lead and Execution Team, actively participate in the selection and negotiation of service providers tariffs and contract terms.
    • Compliance: When doing the due diligence with new service providers, ensure that they comply with Cargill safety standards. Ensure that warehouses comply with 3rd party Outside Storage policy and coordinate with inspection companies for auditing the facilities as needed.
    • Master data management (as part of the contract management process).

    Process Improvement

    • Using a thorough understanding of supply chain practices and procedures, report on logistic processes and ensure best practices are shared between locations.
    • Provide input to freight sourcing strategies for warehouse and routing optimization, carrier utilization, and metrics setting.
    • Actively strives to reduce cost to serve in logistic related area. 

    Performance management / research & analysis

    • Set-up and monitor KPIs for internal processes such as transportation/warehousing spends, OTIF, performance of carriers and other selected service providers.
    • Monitor service providers performance and ensure that feedback and corrective actions are handled timely.
    • At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Supply Chain / Logistics (with multimodal transportation modes preferred)
    • Knowledge of and prior exposure to Food / Feed / Agri environment strongly preferred.
    • Experience in a process driven environment.
    • Business fluent in English and at least conversational knowledge of Afrikaans.
    • Computer literate with a commercial mindset and solid problem-solving and negotiation skills.
    • Basic sourcing skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills: Adaptable, compelling and authentic communicator with Cargill’s customers, suppliers, service providers and employees.
    • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Cargill on cargill.taleo.net to apply

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