Logistics Manager
- Location
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Contract
- Permanent
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This document provides an explanation of a job posting for a Logistics Manager. The role is with a leading organization in the fruit and fresh produce industry, for which Hire Resolve is acting as the recruiter. The position is based in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). The role involves overseeing and optimizing end-to-end import and export logistics operations, with a primary focus on fruit and fresh produce supply chains, including cold chain management, freight forwarding, shipping, and port clearance. Relocation assistance is available for suitable candidates relocating from outside Port Elizabeth. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Overseeing and optimizing end-to-end import and export logistics operations, with a significant emphasis on fruit and fresh produce supply chains. * Managing cold chain logistics, freight forwarding, shipping liner bookings, and port clearance procedures to ensure product quality and timely delivery. * Ensuring compliance with international customs regulations, phytosanitary requirements, trade standards, and export documentation. * Coordinating effectively with packhouses, cold stores, transporters, shipping lines, and port authorities. * Monitoring operational budgets, negotiating freight rates, and implementing cost-saving logistics strategies. * Leading and mentoring the logistics operational team to achieve high performance and efficiency standards. **Requirements (from the original advert)** The original advert specified the following key requirements: * **Proven Experience:** Direct experience in fruit import/export logistics is essential. Candidates with extensive fresh produce (e.g., vegetables) import/export experience will also be considered, with fruit experience remaining the top priority. * **Industry Knowledge:** Deep understanding of cold chain operations, shipping schedules, temperature control management, and port dynamics. * **Compliance & Documentation:** Comprehensive knowledge of customs clearing, trade documentation (Bill of Lading, Phytosanitary Certificates, Certificates of Origin), and export regulations. * **Skills:** Strong negotiation, analytical, dynamic problem-solving, and team leadership capabilities. **Who should apply** This opportunity is for a seasoned logistics professional with a strong track record in international trade and cold chain management, particularly someone who thrives in high-volume, perishable goods logistics and excels at optimizing supply chain operations from farm to international markets. The ideal candidate will possess direct experience in fruit import/export logistics (or extensive fresh produce import/export experience), a deep understanding of cold chain operations, shipping schedules, temperature control, and port dynamics. Comprehensive knowledge of customs clearing, trade documentation, and export regulations, along with strong negotiation, analytical, dynamic problem-solving, and team leadership capabilities, are also expected. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/clearing-and-forwarding/other-clearing-and-forwarding/eastern-cape/logistics-manager-id-7610968 Source: jobmail
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