FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Logistics Specialist.
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Is this position full-time or part-time?
This position is a Permanent Full Time role.
What level of experience is required for this position?
The position is suitable for candidates at the Associate seniority level.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Logistics Specialist?
The primary responsibilities include managing inbound and outbound sea freight, road freight planning and optimization, budgeting and cost control, managing the procurement of transport processes, contracting, people and communication, technology and reporting, and project management.
What degree is required for this position?
A Bachelor degree or equivalent in Transport Economics or Engineering is required.
What type of transportation experience is needed for this job?
The candidate should have a multi-modal transportation background covering Sea, Road, Air, as well as Warehousing.
Does the role involve team management?
Yes, the position includes direct management of 1 employee and indirect management of another.
What key skills are necessary for this position?
Key skills include strong negotiation abilities, analytical skills, excellent communication, budgeting and cost management, and data science skills including Advanced Excel.
What is the company's purpose?
UPL's purpose is 'OpenAg', which aims to create an agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all, with no limits and no borders.
Are there any specific external interactions required for this role?
Yes, the role involves interactions with transporters, dangerous goods forums, suppliers, and security bodies.
What competencies does UPL value in its employees?
UPL values adaptability and resilience, entrepreneurial mindset, results orientation, execution excellence, strategic orientation, building teams and talent, and customer centricity.
Is experience in the Dangerous Goods field necessary?
Yes, experience in the Dangerous Goods field, along with 3PL management, is required.