Shipping Coordinator at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Key Responsibilities

(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)

• Ensure POs are transmitted and are placed with the suppliers on time and without errors.
• In constant communication with our principals, freight forwarders and the receiving team confirming ETA’s.
• Provide regular updates to the sales and receiving teams.
• To coordinate shipments and ensure that the correct mode of transport is utilized.
• To check the purchase order confirmations received and update daily schedule.
• Handover of confirmed orders for filing.
• To provide monthly SARS MRNs to the finance department.
• Respond to and resolve queries from suppliers/sales within 24 hours or receipt
• Update internal stakeholders on progress or status of shipments.

Skills, competencies, qualifications, and experience

(The abilities that the individual needs to perform this role effectively)

• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• 2+ years working experience in an administrative role
• Previous experience in Book master would also be advantageous
• The ability to foster relations with principals/suppliers and freight agents
• Previous exposure to a customer service/administrative environment
• Efficient and deadline driven
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Pressure resilience   
• Planning and organising                                              
• Analytical thinking                                      
• Adaptability
• Customer focus
• Flexible and amenable to change
• Articulate with a friendly disposition
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Team player