Logistics Manager (Fruit Industry)

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Logistics
Reference: SW005917/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

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

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
At least 8 years’ logistics experience, ideally in the fresh produce export industry.
Strong understanding of international shipping regulations, Incoterms, and export procedures.
Proven ability to manage seasonal peaks, complex operations, and high-pressure situations.
Proficiency in logistics/export software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Competencies

Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Professional and well-organised, with a high sense of urgency.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.
Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods.

Why apply?

Be part of a respected and growing export company in the fresh produce industry.
Work closely with experienced industry leaders and play a key role in global supply chain operations.
Contribute to a fast-paced, high-impact environment with opportunities to grow and lead.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.