Job Description

Logistics Coordinator

• My client is looking for an experienced Logistics Coordinator to manage the day-to-day movement of agricultural commodities, ensuring efficient transport execution from supplier through to customer.
• This role sits at the centre of operations and requires someone who is highly organised, commercially aware, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage transport operations across suppliers, transporters, and customers
• Negotiate transport rates and ensure compliance with transport contracts and company policies
• Plan weekly loading schedules and manage stock delivery timelines
• Compile and issue load confirmations and track trucks to ensure accurate ETAs
• Proactively communicate shipment status and resolve operational issues as they arise
• Build and maintain strong working relationships at loading and off-loading points
• Capture and manage load data accurately on internal systems
• Allocate supplier and transport invoices to the correct loads
• Collect and manage Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation
• Handle client, supplier, and transporter queries efficiently
• Provide operational support and problem-solving after hours when required

Experience & requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in logistics coordination, ideally within agricultural commodities
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisational ability with strong attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure, manage multiple loads, and meet tight deadlines
• Customer-focused with a proactive, solution-driven mindset
• Willingness to be available after hours for operational support