Logistics Controller for Maize Commodities in Brackenfell
Frank Consult · Brackenfell, Western Cape
Overview
A commodity trading company in Brackenfell is looking for a Logistics Controller to manage maize contracts from vessel to end user. If you have 3 to 5 years in grain or bulk commodity logistics, this permanent role lets you coordinate transport, silos, and imports while working with a dynamic team. You will handle stock, costs, and customer queries, so bring your Excel skills and attention to detail.
About the role
As a Logistics Controller for maize commodities, you will be at the heart of the supply chain, making sure maize moves smoothly from ships, silos, and suppliers to the final customer. You will work closely with traders, transporters, terminal staff, and finance teams to keep everything on track.
What you will do day to day:
- Plan and coordinate vessel arrivals, discharge, and allocations to silos and terminals.
- Arrange landside transport to deliver maize to end users.
- Keep stock records, contract allocations, and inventory positions accurate.
- Manage logistics costs, invoicing, and reconciliations.
- Communicate delivery schedules and resolve customer queries.
This is a permanent, full time role based in Brackenfell, Western Cape, with a competitive package that includes medical aid, provident fund, and a 13th cheque.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years experience in commodity logistics, grain handling, agricultural supply chains, warehousing, or a similar environment.
- Experience with maize, grain, feed, agri commodities, or bulk commodities is advantageous.
- Working knowledge of import and export processes, C&F documentation, Incoterms, and SARS requirements.
- Experience with contracts, stock control, transport planning, invoicing, and reconciliations.
- Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.
- A relevant qualification in logistics, supply chain, agriculture, or commerce is advantageous.
- Strong numerical and analytical ability with good problem solving skills.
- Clear communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and service providers.
- Willingness to assist outside conventional hours when operationally required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the end to end execution of maize purchase and sales contracts.
- Plan vessel arrivals, discharge requirements, and terminal and silo allocations.
- Arrange and manage landside transport to end users.
- Maintain planning, stock positions, and inventory records.
- Communicate product availability, delivery timing, and contractual obligations to customers.
- Liaise with silos, terminals, transport providers, and other service suppliers.
- Allocate contracts and ensure trades, strategies, and intercompany transactions are accurately reflected in the system.
- Manage transport, storage, and related logistics costs, including recoveries in line with contract terms.
- Capture and reconcile costs, inventory movements, supplier records, and contract information.
- Support invoicing, debtor and creditor processes, and month end inventory reconciliations.
- Resolve customer queries relating to deliveries, weights, stock, and accounts.
- Provide daily logistics updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
Benefits
Medical aid, Provident fund, 13th cheque
Job details
- Organisation
- Frank Consult
- Location
- Brackenfell, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
To stand out for this Logistics Controller role, tailor your CV to highlight your experience with grain, maize, or bulk commodities. Mention specific examples of how you have managed stock, transport planning, or import and export processes. Since the job involves a lot of Excel work, be ready to discuss your spreadsheet skills in the interview. You might be asked to solve a realistic logistics problem, so think through how you would handle delays or cost discrepancies. Also, show that you are comfortable communicating with customers and service providers, as this is a big part of the job. The company values accuracy and problem solving, so bring examples of times you caught errors or improved a process. Lastly, be open about your willingness to work outside normal hours occasionally, as this is a requirement.
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