Logistics Execution Senior Coordinator

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Coordinate logistics activities, including shipment planning, transportation, documentation and port delivery.
  
• Monitor shipment schedules to ensure cargo is loaded and dispatched within agreed timelines. ·
  
• Coordinate with warehouse teams and forwarders to ensure cargo is ready, documented and dispatched on time.
  
• Ensure all logistics documentation are accurate, complete and available within required timelines as per set KPI’S.
  
• Monitor logistics costs and implement measures to reduce them e.g. demurrage, late documentation, delays in collection from 3rd party warehouses.
  
• Track shipment performance, identify risks and delays and provide regular performance updates. · Resolve logistics issues with cross-functional teams and promptly escalate critical matters.
  
• Drive continuous improvement through process reviews, SOPs, controls, and logistics best practices.
  
• Monitor and report monthly logistics performance against KPIs, highlighting gaps, risks and corrective actions.
  
• Share weekly activity logistics reports with management highlighting on challenges encountered/risks.
  
• Manage and evaluate forwarders/transporters performance through defined KPIs and regular feedback.
  
• Lead, coach and develop the logistics team, ensuring effective delegation and prioritization.
  
• Drive customer satisfaction through promptly addressing client team queries/concerns and ensuring they are always kept updated.
  
• Set and agreed logistics KPI should be achieved 100%. · Support audits and ensure logistics processes remain aligned with company standards, compliance requirements and industry best practices.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Typically 5+ years of relevant logistics or supply-chain experience, preferably within an export, manufacturing, trading, FMCG or international logistics environment.
  
• Experience coordinating multiple logistics stakeholders and service providers.
  
• Professional qualifications in logistics or supply chain management are an added advantage.