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Logistics Coordinator – CPG & Manufacturing

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South Africa
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We are looking for an experienced and highly proactive  Logistics Coordinator  to take ownership of the day-to-day supply chain and operational logistics for a growing CPG and manufacturing business. This is a fast-moving environment where suppliers, production partners, freight providers, customs, and fulfillment partners all need to stay coordinated. The successful candidate will become the central point of coordination across the supply chain, ensuring orders move forward, paperwork is completed, and everyone knows what needs to happen next.

This is  not a role for someone who simply follows a fixed checklist . Priorities will change, suppliers will change, and unexpected problems will arise. We need someone who can assess a situation, communicate clearly, find a solution, and keep things moving. Key Responsibilities Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinate the supply chain from raw material sourcing through production and fulfillment.

Place and track purchase orders. Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, co-packers, freight providers, customs brokers, and 3PLs. Schedule pickups and deliveries. Track shipments and proactively identify delays or potential issues. Coordinate international and domestic freight. Manage logistics across multiple time zones, including China, Hawaii, and the U.S. Ensure smooth handoffs between suppliers, production facilities, freight providers, and fulfillment partners.

Customs & Freight Management Coordinate customs documentation and requirements. Work with customs brokers to ensure shipments clear efficiently. Manage ocean and air freight shipments. Track bills of lading, shipping documentation, delivery schedules, and related paperwork. Work with carriers such as UPS, DHL, and FedEx as required. Assist with freight insurance and shipment-related documentation.

Purchasing & Administration Create and manage purchase orders. Track invoices and payments. Ensure suppliers and vendors are paid appropriately and on time. Maintain accurate records across the businesses. Assist with bookkeeping and intercompany paperwork. Keep documentation organized and easily accessible. Identify missing information or paperwork and proactively chase it down. Production & Fulfillment Coordination Monitor production timelines and ensure deadlines are being met.

Communicate with co-packers and manufacturing partners. Track raw materials and production requirements. Coordinate finished goods movement to the appropriate fulfillment or 3PL location. Flag potential supply or production issues before they impact customers.   What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is  highly organized, commercially aware, and exceptionally proactive .

You should be someone who naturally thinks: "What happens next, who needs to know, and what could go wrong?" Essential Qualities Proactive:  You don't wait for someone to tell you what to do. Adaptable:  Comfortable when plans, suppliers, shipping routes, or requirements change. Direct communicator:  Clear, honest, and comfortable delivering bad news quickly when necessary.

Problem solver:  Able to figure things out rather than becoming stuck when there isn't an obvious answer. Highly organized:  Comfortable managing numerous moving parts simultaneously. Detail-oriented:  Small errors in logistics can create significant problems. Accountable:  You take ownership of tasks from beginning to completion. Fast learner:  Able to quickly understand new systems, regulations, suppliers, and processes.

Resourceful:  Willing to research and find answers independently. Required Experience Previous experience in  logistics, supply chain, purchasing, operations, manufacturing, freight, or a related field . Experience coordinating multiple vendors or external partners. Strong organizational and project-management skills. Experience working with purchase orders, invoices, shipping documentation, or similar

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