Project Logistics Administrator

About the role

Grindrod Logistics Mozambique, LDA, a leading logistics and transportation company, is recruiting a Project Logistics Administrator. The role is a senior commercial focal point who develops integrated logistics solutions, leads tenders and complex quotations, manages client and supplier negotiations and protects margins. It suits a commercial logistics professional from a logistics service provider, freight forwarder, shipping line, port or terminal operator serving Oil & Gas, mining, power generation, heavy industry, infrastructure or industrial clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead tenders, RFQs, expressions of interest, complex quotations and contract submissions for project logistics and strategic sectors
• Develop integrated solutions covering transport, freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, stevedoring, cargo handling and equipment rental
• Translate client requirements into scopes of work, pricing models and commercial assumptions
• Prepare cost models, selling prices, margin analyses, rate cards and commercial justifications
• Negotiate with clients and with shipping lines, transporters, freight forwarders, customs agents and subcontractors
• Source, evaluate and document subcontracted services against client pricing and margin requirements
• Identify and develop new business and manage relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Conduct site visits, route assessments and supplier consultations, and coordinate with Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal and others
• Review purchase orders, contracts and work orders, monitor project performance and support dispute resolution and revenue recovery
• Maintain commercial records and monitor market developments, competitor activity and cost movements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, International Trade, Finance, Economics, Marketing or a related field; a postgraduate qualification or MBA is an added advantage
• At least 8 years of senior-level experience in commercial logistics, business development, project logistics, freight forwarding, shipping lines, ports or terminals, or in companies serving the Oil & Gas, mining, power generation, heavy industry, infrastructure and industrial sectors
• Proven experience leading tenders, developing cost models and negotiating with clients, operators, EPC contractors, suppliers and subcontractors
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; Portuguese is a strong advantage

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of logistics commercial models, cost build-ups, pricing, margins and contract terms
• Advanced Excel, with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP, CRM, tender, procurement and logistics systems is an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure