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Logistics ExpeditorSasol • ZA
Logistics Expeditor

Logistics Expeditor

Sasol • ZA
13 days ago
Job description

Job Location : , Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline : February 13, 2026

Purpose of Job

  • The Expeditor ensures seamless execution of the transport schedule by tracking and tracing delivery vehicles, engaging with Planners, third-party transporters, Sasol Distribution Controllers, the Contact Centre, and Commercial & Mobility Account Managers etc. The role is responsible for coordinating daily operations, resolving deviations, and ensuring that customer orders are delivered on time, in full, and safely.
  • The Expeditor also proactively addresses operational challenges, provides continuous updates to stakeholders, and contributes to process improvement through data analysis and effective root cause investigations.

Key Accountabilities

Transport Execution & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Track and trace deliveries; re-planning, engage with 3rd party transporters, Sasol Distribution Controllers, Customers and the Contact Centre on deviations, incidents, or schedule changes.
  • Check customer Automatic Tank Gaude (ATG) / Dip levels against scheduled orders to prevent Left on Boards (LOBs).
  • Proactively manage 2-hourly updates from transporters, escalate delays, and arrange alternatives (replacement trucks, re-routes, gantry breakdowns, etc.) and keep customers updated.
  • Ensure continuous safety and operational decision-making during protests, incidents, or breakdowns to protect drivers, equipment, and product integrity.
  • Create and manage drains when LOBs are redirected.
  • Amend shipments or trips for order cancellations, emergency requests etc.
  • Escalate customer site delays by involving relevant Key Account Managers.
  • Manage updates and report via Schedule Management Tool (SMT).
  • Month end delivery reconciliations
  • Queries & Issue Resolution

  • Handle non-delivery, late delivery, cancellation, emergency order, and volume query escalations.
  • Investigate and resolve customer complaints and provide prompt feedback.
  • Participate in root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Administration & Reporting

  • Resolve / manage error logs, open orders, drain orders, and update delivery volumes.
  • Complete all SAP / Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)  updates (vehicle changes, drains, re-plans, reroutes etc) before end of shift.
  • Ensure accurate and thorough shift handover, including safety issues, incidents, and operational challenges and critical information.
  • Contribute to performance reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) monitoring.
  • Fleet & Resource Adjustments

  • Manage truck changes due to breakdowns, driver availability, or delays.
  • Ensure smooth replacement planning to minimize delivery impact.
  • Continuous Improvement & Compliance

  • Participate in operational meetings and contribute to updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) / work instructions (WI).
  • Review performance data and drive improvement.
  • Support training and change management processes for expediting operations.
  • Formal Education and Working Experience

  • Minimum : Grade 12 with 3–5 years’ experience in Expediting or Customer Demand Fulfilment or Logistics.
  • Preferred : Diploma in Logistics or equivalent.
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