Export Co-Ordinator
Job Description:
Purpose:
A Chemical manufacturing company is seeking an Export Co-Ordinator who is responsible for the end-to-end coordination of export orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery. The role manages export planning, documentation, and communication to support efficient international distribution and customer satisfaction
Key Job Outputs:
- Manage all export distributor orders received from the International Business Officer
- Capture export orders accurately and timeously on the system
- Liaise with production regarding stock availability, shortages, and order fulfilment
- Plan and coordinate export order distribution to meet deadlines
- Maintain and update the weekly export plan and communicate it to relevant stakeholders
- Ensure cost-effective delivery methods and rates are used for export shipments
- Manage and coordinate the export picking team to meet operational requirements
- Ensure all picked stock complies with export customer specifications and requirements
- Inspect orders after palletisation to ensure quality and in-transit readiness
- Arrange external checkers for export consignments during loading
- Manage and prepare all export-related documentation (invoices, packing lists, etc.)
- Ensure all export templates and documentation are accurate and up to date
- File and maintain export records in the export archive system
- Liaise professionally with export customers, service providers, and suppliers
- Submit service provider and supplier invoices to accounts for payment processing
- Coordinate and manage any inspections required for export orders
- Assist internal dispatch and warehouse teams when required by the 2IC or Head of Department
- Maintain high housekeeping standards within the export and dispatch areas
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
Core Competencies:
- Proficiency in warehouse systems
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- High level of accountability and ownership
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking ability
- Professional and customer-focused approach
- Proactive and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Safety-conscious with a focus on compliance and housekeeping standards
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
- Matric (Grade 12)
Experience:
- Relevant experience in export coordination or logistics
- Strong understanding of export processes, documentation, and compliance requirements
Salary: Market related
Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
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