Overview
Logistics Manager Jobs in Stellenbosch at De Morgenzon (Pty) Ltd
De Morgenzon, a well-established and premium wine estate based in Stellenbosch, is looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to join their dynamic team.
The ideal incumbent is an analytical, practical problem-solver with a proactive approach, excellent with planning and have the ability to work effectively under pressure. This role is ideal for a logistics professional who understands the complexity of wine production and will play a key role in maintaining a high level of Inventory, Transportation Management and Order Processing, while providing insights to support decision-making across wine production and wine sales.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Inventory Management:
- Processing all stock journals on Pastel (Blending, Bottling & Labelling)
- Record keeping of all wine movements in & out of cellar to ensure accurate monthly SAWIS submission
- Record keeping of all wine movements in & out of cellar, local & export sales to ensure accurate online monthly C & E submission
- Receive, check and process stock take sheets monthly on Pastel
- Keeping track of allocations & communicating stock levels to winery and clients as needed, order packaging goods (Dry Material)
Transportation Management (Export & Local):
- Arrange samples delivery and manage documentation required
- Set up new clients as requested, and ensuring all their requirements are fulfilled
- Applying for exports certificates, arrange all other export documentation
- Sending shipping instructions to freight forwarders
- Euro quota application (annual)
- Keeping track of allocations & communicating stock levels to winery and clients as needed/monthly
- Ensure Chep pallets are ordered & transferred accordingly
- Manage customer portals
Order Processing:
- Assist with receiving, checking stock & pricing once PO is received
- Compile work order for warehouse to process and pack according to requirements
- Confirm stock ready date with Winery, Client and Agent
- Invoicing on Pastel
General Cellar Admin:
- Assist with BG 9 & BG 11 applications
- Order & ensure cellar sundries are delivered/collected as requested
- Handing C & E submission over to Financial Manager for payment
- Scheduling all deliveries and collections
- Renew sensorial dates of wines as needed
- Processing production journals on Pastel
- Completing tenders forms for clients/agents to submit, & following up when needed
Essential Qualifications, skills and experience:
- 3 to 5-year experience in logistics, preferably in the wine industry
- Strong communication skills are vital for coordinating with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
- Adept at using logistics software (knowledge of Pastel will be beneficial) to track inventory levels, orders, and deliveries
- Bachelor’s degree in this field will be to your advantage, but not compulsory
Apply:
E-Mail your updated CV and motivation to Anthony: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Title: Logistics Manager
Company: De Morgenzon (Pty) Ltd
Location: Stellenbosch
