Logistics Coordinator
Position Description
The Barrick Africa & Middle East Team are seeking to recruit a Logistics Coordinator to join the Regional Team. The purpose of the role is to coordinate all outbound logistics movements to assigned AME mine sites and international logistics, managing freight booking, logistics documentation, shipment tracking, customs-document verification and delivery confirmation for all goods dispatched from the hubs and countries.
Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:
Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.
Responsibilities:
Run all outbound shipping for the corridor or sites in your remit, seeing each load through from hub dispatch to arrival at the mine.
Produce, action and keep on file the full documentation set - purchase orders, delivery notes, commercial invoices, packing lists, transport paperwork, airway bills and bills of lading, certificates of origin and proof-of-delivery records.
Check every document for accuracy before submission.
Arrange carrier bookings that balance how urgently a load is needed against cost.
Monitor all live consignments and keep the Control Tower tracker current with status and expected arrival times.
Act as the communication link between suppliers, transporters and transit hubs.
Confirm that customs paperwork, permits and supporting records are correct ahead of lodgement, and work with destination-country brokers to move goods through clearance.
Align with the hub’s physical operator on how loads are consolidated and when they leave.
Sort out freight discrepancies, damage claims and short-shipment queries, making sure proof-of-delivery records are captured and stored.
Keep freight spend efficient, flagging any out-of-pattern charges to the Logistics Manager.
Qualification Requirements:
Experience and Skills Requirements:
3–5 years in freight forwarding, logistics coordination or shipping operations.
Knowledge of sub-Saharan African logistics corridors (DRC/Zambia/Tanzania/Mali experience strongly preferred).
Customs documentation and import/export process knowledge, including East African (Dar es Salaam) corridors.
SAP and freight tracking system proficiency.
High attention to detail, with the ability to check logistics, customs and shipping documentation accurately.
Strong planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
Cost awareness and the ability to balance urgency, service levels and freight spend.
Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving shipment delays, documentation errors, damages, discrepancies and short shipments.
Clear and proactive communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers, transporters, brokers, hubs and mine sites.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, operational environment.
What We Can Offer You:
A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
