Operations Coordinator

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Operations Coordinator at an established citrus growing and export company based in Gqeberha, represented by Hire Resolve. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end movement of stock across the export chain, coordinating logistics, overseeing stock allocations and shipment tracking, supporting commercial operations, and reviewing logistics costs. The position requires ensuring efficient communication between packhouses, cold stores, logistics providers, and customers. **What you will do** * Coordinate operations between logistics teams, packhouses, and cold store facilities to ensure efficient service delivery. * Liaise with third-party logistics providers and the documentation team to ensure all required information and documents are received within deadlines. * Manage operational issues arising during loadout allocations and coordinate solutions with relevant stakeholders. * Formalise stock allocations into loading instructions and communicate these to the logistics team. * Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, and agents to obtain up-to-date shipment information. * Monitor vessel ETD, ATD, ETA, and ATA, ensuring shipment schedules are tracked and updated accurately. * Follow up on weekly shipment plans to confirm execution and identify any discrepancies or delays. * Keep customers and the Commercial team informed of shipment progress and operational developments. * Provide administrative and operational support to the Commercial team and colleagues based in different origins. * Review and sign off logistics costs from various service providers across the export chain. * Maintain accurate records, support stock management processes, and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Bachelor's degree. * 1–3 years' demonstrable experience in a shipping environment. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis. * Excellent planning, organisational, and time-management skills. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders. * Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities under pressure. * Valid Code B driving license. * Knowledge of export processes, stock management, costings, and basic logistics procedures will be advantageous. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of demonstrable experience in a shipping environment. They should possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis), along with excellent planning, organisational, and time-management skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities are essential, as is exceptional attention to detail. The candidate must be able to work independently, manage competing priorities under pressure, and hold a valid Code B driving license. Knowledge of export processes, stock management, costings, and basic logistics procedures would be an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/clearing-and-forwarding/other-clearing-and-forwarding/eastern-cape/operations-coordinator-id-7608250 Source: jobmail

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• At least 1 year of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Agile / Scrum
• Driver's licence

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