Logistics Coordinator – CPG, Manufacturing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Oversee the supply chain process from sourcing raw materials to production and fulfillment.

• Issue and monitor purchase orders.

• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, co-packers, freight carriers, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers.

• Organize pickups and deliveries.

• Monitor shipments and proactively address delays or potential challenges.

• Manage international and domestic freight across various time zones, including China, Hawaii, and the U.S.

• Ensure seamless transitions among suppliers, production facilities, freight carriers, and fulfillment partners.

• Handle customs documentation and compliance requirements.

• Work with customs brokers to facilitate efficient shipment clearance.

• Manage both ocean and air freight shipments.

• Track bills of lading, shipping documents, delivery timelines, and associated paperwork.

• Collaborate with UPS, DHL, and FedEx as necessary.

• Assist with freight insurance and shipment-related documentation.

• Create and oversee purchase orders.

• Monitor invoices and payment processes.

• Ensure timely and appropriate payments to suppliers and vendors.

• Maintain precise records and organized documentation.

• Provide support with bookkeeping and intercompany documentation.

• Oversee production schedules and deadlines.

• Communicate effectively with co-packers and manufacturing partners.

• Monitor raw materials and production needs.

• Coordinate the movement of finished goods to fulfillment or third-party logistics locations.

• Identify potential supply or production issues before they affect customers.

• Take ownership of the supply chain operations to minimize daily coordination required from the founder.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in logistics, supply chain management, purchasing, operations, manufacturing, freight, or a related discipline.

• Proven ability to coordinate with multiple vendors or external partners.

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.

• Familiarity with purchase orders, invoices, shipping documentation, or similar operational paperwork.

• Proficient in written and verbal English communication.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting.

• Strong skills in spreadsheets and business software.

• Experience in consumer packaged goods, food & beverage, manufacturing, co-packing, or wholesale is preferred.

• Preferred background in international logistics and freight.

• Familiarity with ocean freight and LCL shipments is a plus.

• Experience working with customs brokers is preferred.

• Coordination experience with suppliers in Asia is preferred.

• Familiarity with FreightOS is preferred.

• Experience with ClearIt is preferred.

• Background in coordinating with third-party logistics providers is preferred.

• Basic bookkeeping or accounting knowledge is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position.

• $50 birthday bonus.

• $200 testimonial bonus.

• No tracking required.

• Flexible working hours to accommodate international suppliers and partners.