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Transport Broker / Logistics Consultant

Cape Winelands
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Logistics
Reference: SW005004/JM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, a transport and logistics company specialising in the movement of bulk, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), containerised and palletised goods, is seeking to employ a Transport Broker / Logistics Consultant with 2-4 years' experience in the transport industry and a relevant qualification.

The successful candidate will have to negotiate sales deals and rates with customers as well as suppliers, meet budget and margin targets while proactively communicating with suppliers to transport goods effectively and efficiently to customers. An in depth knowledge of the road transport industry is required, and an existing customer book would be beneficial.

Responsibilities:

Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, including regular visits.
Negotiating new contracts.
Negotiate transport rates with clients and transporters.
Manage volumes allocated to the company.
Understand the running cost of a vehicle to determine CPK’s.
Analyse commodity trends and adapt to market fluctuations.
Keep track of the daily and monthly budgets.
Adding new clients and transporters to our existing
Maintain established admin procedures.
Develop relationship with current transport, clients and truck drivers.
Follow up with transporters to determine accurate ETA's and trucks.
Good communication with clients keeping them informed about status of the cargo.
Build good relationships with loading and off-loading points.
Identify key role players at loading and off-loading points.
Weekly planning and forecasting of truck movements.
Build client relations and support drivers at loading and off-loading points.

Experience and Qualifications:

At least 2 -4 years’ experience in a similar role within the transport industry.
Preferably someone with a relevant qualification (degree or diploma).
In this role, you will be responsible to identifying and contacting prospective customers and suppliers.
Negotiate sales deals and rates with customers as well as suppliers.
Meet budget and margin targets while proactively communicating with suppliers to transport goods effectively and efficiently to customers

Skills:

Ability to provide excellent customer service and to build relationships.
Ability to work in a team.
Analytical ability.
Organised and keeping track of transactions.
Computer literacy.
Prepared to solve problems after hours.
Prepared to travel.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.