Logistics Co-Ordinator

About the Position

Logistics Co-Ordinator

Location: South Africa

Department: Logistics

Details: Own and optimise all inbound and freight logistics flows across ASBIS, ensuring compliant, cost-efficient, and traceable movement of goods from suppliers to the warehouse and from customers back into the business, protecting inventory integrity, OEM compliance, cash flow, and service levels.

Responsibilities

Inbound Freight Coordination and Control

• Coordinate international and local inbound shipments across air, sea, and road
• Ensure accurate shipment receipt, booking, and dock scheduling
• Control inbound lead times, cost, and service performance

Import, Customs & Compliance Control

• Ensure compliance with customs, trade, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate HS classification, valuation, Incoterms, and import documentation
• Manage bonded warehouse and deferred duty processes where applicable
• Minimise customs delays, penalties, and compliance risk

OEM & Vendor Returns - Warranty Manager Execution

• Manage vendor return authorisations and SLA adherence
• Coordinate cross-border return shipments to OEM repair centres
• Ensure compliance with OEM return policies and serial traceability
• Recover value from defective or excess inventory

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Align with Planning, Sales, Customer Logistics, Finance, and Warehouse
• Provide inbound and reverse visibility to commercial and service teams
• Drive corrective actions on systemic supplier, FF, or process failures

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred
• Over 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Logistics is required
• SARS Tariffs knowledge is advantageous
• FMCG Experience Preferred
• Fluency in English (B2 level) is mandatory
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Experience with ERP systems such as Exact, SAP, or similar is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve logistics challenges
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure timely execution
• Adaptability and flexibility to handle changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously

We Offer

We are proud of being one of the certified companies by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, as we believe that our true asset is people. ASBIS invests a lot to create a workplace where every employee has a place for professional growth, and appropriate support to unlock their potential and build a future with the Company.

Whatever your area of expertise and specialization, you will find a range of career opportunities at ASBIS. Apply now.

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