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are dispatched to the correct destinations within agreed delivery timelines.\nLiaise with production teams, warehouse personnel, dispatch departments, transport providers and client representatives.\nMonitor delivery schedules and proactively identify potential delays or logistical challenges.\nCoordinate urgent deliveries and respond quickly to changes in production requirements or client priorities.\nTransport and Delivery Management\nTrack and monitor the movement of automotive components from dispatch to final delivery.\nFollow up with transporters and relevant stakeholders to ensure on-time deliveries.\nCommunicate delivery updates, delays and changes to all affected parties.\nResolve transport-related challenges and coordinate alternative arrangements when necessary.\nMaintain accurate records of collections, dispatches, delivery confirmations and outstanding deliveries.\nEnsure that logistics activities support uninterrupted production and client operations.\nClient and 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opportunities for improved efficiency.\nMaintain accurate documentation and ensure that logistics information is updated timeously.\nProblem-Solving and Operational Support\nAnticipate potential logistical challenges and implement practical solutions.\nManage competing priorities in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.\nRemain calm, focused and professional when dealing with unexpected changes or urgent requests.\nEscalate critical issues promptly and follow through until resolution.\nIdentify opportunities to improve planning, coordination, communication and delivery performance.\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSSouth African citizen.\nNational Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Operations Management or a related field would be advantageous.\nRelevant practical logistics coordination experience, preferably within manufacturing, automotive components or a fast-paced industrial environment.\nExcellent Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to 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