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 years' experience in the transport industry and a relevant qualification.
- At least 2 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
- Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients.
- 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, monthly budgets & Targets
- 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.
