Transport & Logistics Specialist - Modderfontein at ABB

Your responsibilities

• Utilizing various transportation software systems to facilitate material movement, planning and scheduling
• Preparing and updating monthly logistics schedule to ensure deliveries to production locations and coordinates product delivery schedule with customers
• Coordinating daily activities to track location and movement of inventory finished goods and raw materials via all transport modes and rerouting freight as needed to meet demands and minimize cost
• Communicating fulfilment status to logistics and Sales organizations as appropriate
• Working closely with transport service providers to assure efficient and effective execution of processes, assisting in obtaining necessary transport permits and codes and preparing proper transportation paperwork and export documentation
• Supporting the development and implementation of improved processes and systems and maintaining master data
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and ensuring compliance in a logistics environment

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, or a related field is often preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in trade compliance and logistics
• Experience in managing administrative activities is required
• Experience in working with external vendors and suppliers to optimize transportation and logistics processes
• Proficiency in planning and executing transportation-related projects, or process improvements. Ability to use data analytics for, cost reduction, and process improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for internal team communication, external stakeholder engagement, and reporting