Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.
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My client is a well established and reputable concern in the agricultural industry. They are seeking to employ a Logistics Scheduler with a relevant qualification (Degree / Diploma) and min 1 - 2 years logistics experience.
Skills and qualifications:
A tertiary qualification in Logistics will be to the candidate’s advantage.
At least 1 – 2 years’ relevant experience in a similar position.
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
Knowledge of transport market.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills. Well versed in e-mail etiquette and MS Outlook with good writing skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Analytical ability.
Good attention to detail.
Prepared to be available for cell phone queries and problem solving after office hours.
Negotiating skills.
Responsibilities:
Executing on contract terms and conditions.
Negotiate rates with transporters.
Stock control.
Quality control.
Adding new transporters to our existing book and ensuring GIT insurance is in place.
Develop relationships with transporters and clients.
Compile transport contracts using templates.
Follow up trucks to determine accurate ETA.
Good communication with clients, keeping them informed about the status of the cargo.
Build good relationships with loading and off-loading points and identifying key role players at loading and off-loading points.
Daily administration function – feed all load data into computer database; reconciliation of PODs and loading weights.
Collecting of POD’s.
Weekly planning of truck movements and stock delivery.
Handling of client, transport and supplier related queries.
After hours contact with all relevant parties, 7 days a week.
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