Overview
Logistics Officer (Durban based) Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at Beiersdorf
Title: Logistics Officer (Durban based)
Company: Beiersdorf
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Your Tasks
- Operational Execution
Warehouse
- Monitor warehouse capacity and ensure efficient stock and IDT execution.
- Manage 3PL operations, stock accuracy, damaged stock and ERP issues.
- Lead regular 3PL meetings and resolve operational exceptions.
Secondary Transportation
- Monitor deliveries, resolve exceptions and track 3PL service level performance.
Reverse Logistics
- Manage returns, customer claims and timely clearance of return stock.
Other
- Support stock takes and ensure timely completion of month, quarter and year-end activities.
Inbound Logistics
- Coordinate carriers, freight forwarders and clearing agents to ensure timely shipments, accurate documentation and clear ETA communication.
- Reporting
- Monitor, validate and report 3PL Logistics KPIs through the monthly dashboard.
- 3PL Billing
- Validate 3PL billing against agreed rate cards and approve invoices.
- Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Identify operational improvements and ensure sustainable implementation in line with BDF standards and controls.
Your Profile
- Experience
2-3 work experience years ideally in FMCG
- Qualification
University or similar degree – ideally in B.Admin/B.Com
- Skills
- High Level of attention to detail
- Computer literate i.e. proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Power point)
- Must be proactive, takes initiative.
- Multitasking and excellent organizational skills, clear communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Clear communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills
- A good understanding of Logistics principles and standards
- Good knowledge of SAP module. Ideally module LE. SD and MM of advantage
At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.
Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.
Additional Information
Your responsible recruiter is Akash Sharma. Please apply online via the Beiersdorf Career Site until 13th September, 2026.