[ref. v58814924] Heineken - Freight Cost Coordinator

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Closing Date: 13/06/2025

This person will report to the LSP Manager and be repsonsible for efficient and cost-effective movement of goods, which is essential for maintaining profitability and operational efficiency in supply chain management.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Review, analyze, and control freight costs on OTM, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed contracts and service levels.
• Monitor freight cost performance and support strategies to optimize cost efficiency across transportation operations.
• Track freight cost trends and report significant variances from budgeted or forecasted figures.
• Ensure allocation commitments aligned with the agreed AP plan.
• Prepare and present regular reports on freight costs, analyzing cost drivers and identifying opportunities for cost control.
• Monitor and report on the impact of freight costs on profitability on managed fleets and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee accessorial cost claims by LSPs, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards.
• Manage and upload freight rates and oversee monthly rate adjustments.
• Responsible for all master data maintenance related to OTM.
• Uses basic TPM tools (can run a Daily Control System, perform 5-Why analysis)

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• Minimum Diploma / Advanced National Certificate / NQF Level 5 & 6 in Administration or Financial Management
• 1 to 2 months minimum total years of relevant experience in FMCG logistics or distribution environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting, data analysis, and documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) required.
• Knowledge of financial principles (e.g., budgets, cost allocation, variance analysis) and administrative processes in a distribution or logistics setting.
• Understanding of ISO standards and internal audit processes is advantageous.
• Familiarity with excise regulations (e.g., SARS compliance) is a plus.

You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.