Logistics Coordinator

remote position based in India/South Africa

Job role – Logistics coordinator

Working – remotely

Salary – between 40K to 50K INR per month based on skills, negotiable for good candidate

Look for candidates with experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and global supply chain. Candidates with experience as Expeditors or with multinational logistics experience will be preferred.

Job Brief

Logistics Coordinator

A great asset for a Logistics Coordinator is their communication and writing skills. They are also well-versed in supply management principles and practices. The ideal candidate will have great record-keeping abilities and a customer-oriented approach.

High level of responsibility is required and self-driven and motivation with high level of common sense is desired for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations
• Ensure premises, assets and communication ways are used effectively
• Use Excel and MS Office tools
• Coordinate with logistics c (e.g. truck drivers) according to availabilities and requirements
• Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs
• Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction
• Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements
• Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders etc.
• Prepare accurate reports for upper management
• Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments
• Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels
• Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy
• Making special shipping arrangements as necessary
• Tracking and fixing shipping errors
• Preparing bills and invoices
• Managing distribution and shipment budgets
• Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards
• Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized

Requirements and skills

• Experience as logistics coordinator
• Experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and Incoterms are desired
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software (ERP)

• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
• Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent customer service and client relations skills
• Keep organization and time management skills
• Good collaboration and team work abilities
• Great leadership and goal-setting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced data analysis and data visualization
• Expert inventory management
• Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes
• Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions