Permanent - Logistics Assistant - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

• Create and release Transport Units (TUs) for export shipments.
• Scan and verify shipments against assigned TUs prior to dispatch.
• Monitor dispatch performance and investigate shipment variances.
• Verify Handling Unit (HU) labels, shipment contents, and dispatch documentation accuracy.
• Update and maintain export reports, HU reports, and shipment registers.
• Investigate aged shipments, missing HUs, and system-to-floor discrepancies.
• Ensure shipment dimensions, weights, and dispatch notes are accurate.
• Follow up on pending collections and export shipment readiness.
• Assist with TU creation, HU label corrections, and export process administration.
• Ensure all shipments are accounted for and compliant before dispatch.

Education
Matric (Grade 12).

• Qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Warehousing, or a related field will be advantageous.
• Relevant warehouse, logistics, or export administration experience will be advantageous.

Skills Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing shipment documentation and scanning activities.
• Ability to investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies and inventory variances.
• Basic understanding of warehouse, export, and dispatch processes.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements.
• Basic analytical skills and ability to interpret reports and shipment data.
• Good teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Awareness of health, safety, and housekeeping standards within a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative in resolving operational issues.