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Date posted:  Apr 8, 2025
Location: 

Paarl, ZA

Area of Expertise:  Transport and Logistics
Job Type:  Permanent
Work mode (place):  On site
Job Requisition ID:  22081

Scheduler

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Based in Durban, KZN, we have an opportunity for a Scheduler/ Logistics Coordinator to join our team.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the optimum execution of logistics and distribution activities at our Durban Plant.  

Responsibilities

    1. Scheduling and Administration
  • Ensure optimum planning, execution and control over daily operational and distribution activities
  • SAP admin and reports
  • Customer service       
  • Assisting in the planning, forecasting, budgeting and procurement of raw materials and trading goods.
  • Planning and scheduling of fertilizer deliveries to customers.
  • Maintain a good communication with market and keep sales force informed of all relevant activities

Responsibilities (Continued)

  • 2.  HESQ
  • Adhere to Yara Safe by choice and Yara safety principles

       3.  Strategic Input

  • Implement agreed operational plans
  • Assist in the constant improvement of plans for operational activity
  • Maintain minimum and maximum inventory levels according to forecast plan

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum grade 12
  • Experience in logistics, planning, scheduling and forecasting of trading goods
  • Ability to work independently within a diverse but geographically remote team i.e. self-starter
  • Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
  • Computer literacy in SAP, Sizanani Scheduling Tool, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint similar packages

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Planning and organizing
  • Fast and efficient decision-making
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Team player
  • Adaptability
  • Assertive but friendly approach to all relevant parties

Contact details

Apply no later than

30 April 2025

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks. 

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.


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