Logistics Coordinator M/F

Join CFAO South Africa !

CFAO South Africa is a key player in South Africa’s mobility market.
With more than 7,200 colleagues and over 160 sites, CFAO South Africa offers vehicle and truck sales and rentals, supply chain solutions, logistics management, material handling, automotive assembly, and the import and export of automotive components.

We are a regional division of the pan-African business CFAO Group, headquartered in France and a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation in Japan.

CFAO South Africa has a strong expansion vision in South Africa, while supporting CFAO Group's expansion strategy into the African continent in the automotive sector and other sectors,  including healthcare and renewable energy.

We are a significant contributor to the support, development, and growth of the automotive industry in South Africa and across Africa.

we are looking for    Logistics Coordinator M/F   based:   South Africa

Job description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, suitably qualified, experienced and energetic Logistics Coordinator to join Toyota Tsusho South Africa Processing based at Prospecton, Durban.

Purpose of the Job

To plan, coordinate, control and monitor all logistics, dispatch, packing and customer delivery activities to ensure On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery to customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field.
• National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Logistics (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years experience in a logistics or supply chain environment.
• 3 - 5 years logistics experience within a manufacturing environment (advantageous).
• Experience in transport scheduling, dispatch coordination and customer deliveries.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Required profile :

DELIVERABLES / KPAs

• Coordinate and maintain customer delivery schedules.
• Ensure On-Time In-Full (OTIF) deliveries to customers.
• Manage dispatch planning and administration activities.
• Prepare and verify shipping, dispatch and freight documentation.
• Maintain accurate freight logs and transportation records.
• Coordinate transport service providers and vehicle scheduling.
• Monitor shipment progress and customer delivery performance.
• Liaise with Production Control, Warehouse, Packing and Customer Planning teams.
• Escalate delivery risks and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer, company and logistics requirements.

COMPETENCIES / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation and dispatch processes.
• Sound understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
• Good working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Excellent analytical and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, accountability and professionalism.
• Adaptable and responsive within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

In line with the company’s Employment Equity Policy, applicants from previously disadvantaged groups will be given preference.