Logistics Manager (Fruit Industry)

Somerset West. Are you an experienced logistics professional ready to lead and optimise export operations in the fruit industry? The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that products reach international markets efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the movement of stock from packhouses to ports and international customers.
• Manage freight forwarders, transporters, cold storage facilities, and packhouse operations.
• Oversee export compliance, including phytosanitary requirements and liaison with customs and port authorities.
• Prepare, review, and manage all export documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain inventory control and ensure cold chain integrity from source to destination.
• Monitor and report on logistical costs, approve invoices, and identify opportunities to reduce costs through route optimisation.
• Lead and develop the logistics team to meet seasonal volume peaks and strategic goals.
• Handle deviations, claims, and crisis situations effectively to ensure minimal disruption to the supply chain.

Qualifications and Experience

Competencies

Why apply?

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