Logistics Co-ordinator

Protea Chemicals, a division of Omnia, is a leading distributor of speciality, functional, and effect chemicals, serving a diverse range of industries across Africa and beyond. Our solutions enable customers to enhance product performance, improve processes, and meet evolving regulatory and sustainability requirements.

Joining Protea Chemicals means becoming part of a customer-focused organisation that values technical knowledge, innovation, and strong partnerships. We are looking for professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality solutions and contributing to the success of our customers and communities.

Purpose of the role

• The Logistics Co-ordinator will manage and execute all logistics deliveries in an effective, cost-effective, efficient and compliant manner.

Key Dimensions

Role impacts

• Product Availability on time
• Working Capital Management
• HSE of transporting product

Role controls

• Supplier Management
• Inventory Control
• OTIF
• Service delivery

Key Relationships

• Customers
• Supply Chain Logistics Manager
• Supply Chain Logistics operational team
• GM Sales and Marketing / team
• GM Sourcing and Procurement / team
• Suppliers
• Third Party Transporters

Core Deliverables

1. Cost-effective and lowest risk transport solutions

• Deliver on DDMRP or customer-specific generated material movement plan in the most cost-effective ways and at the lowest planned risk levels
• Reach and improve on the set logistics objectives and quality standards agreed upon
• Support the business in ensuring that the transport costs are within the budgeted parameters
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain teams
• Ensure the HSE aspect and impacts are managed, maintained, and where possible, improved on
• Liaise with third party transporters on all business aspects
• Ensure annual transport audits are conducted

2. Prevented / mitigated operational delivery risk

• Support a safe and conducive work environment in the delivery and execution of the chlorine supply chain
• Continuously support and work on improving the chlorine business plan
• Support all internal stakeholders in delivering and improving on the operational efficiency of the supply chain execution
• Manage transport related risks
• Ensure compliance to all relevant policies, legislation, and underwritten codes of practice

3. Client and internal stakeholder satisfaction

• Be willing and able to assist the business outside normal working hours, as dictated by the operational nature of this role
• Deliver on OTIF targets through monitoring and improving on agreed targets. Work to developing and measuring these OTIF values, where needed
• Deliver a customer-focused service
• Investigate and resolve client issues within agreed time frames
• The employee shall be required to perform any other reasonable tasks / services from time to time as required by the business

Minimum Requirements

Qualification

• Appropriate tertiary supply chain qualification

Work Experience

• 5 years' experience in supply chain
• 3 years in a chemical environment

Advantageous Requirememts

• Chlorine or related products
• Supply Chain
• DDMRP
• Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Excel

Job Competencies

Business Acumen - Strong Focus

Conflict Management - Essential

Customer Focus -Essential

Timely Decision Making - Essential

Developing Direct Reports and Others- Strong Focus

Functional Technical Skills - Mastery

Innovation Management - Essential

Integrity and Trust - Essential

Motivating Others - Strong Focus

Problem Solving - Essential

Drive for Results - Essential

Strategic Agility - Essential

Managing Vision and Purpose - Essential