Sea Freight Coordinator Job Opportunity at Alistair | July 2026
Job snapshot
Sea Freight Coordinator Job Opportunity vacancy at Alistair. The position supports the advertised employer's core operations.
| Role | Sea Freight Coordinator Job Opportunity |
|---|---|
| Employer | Alistair |
Alistair is the advertised employer for this vacancy.
Role overview
Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa's fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better!.
Key responsibilities
- Liaise with shipping lines, port authorities, customs brokers, and warehouse teams to resolve operational issues.
- Core Services.
- Warehousing.
- Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports on shipment performance, delays, and operational KPIs.
- With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair.
- In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000-employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks.
- Escalate delays, exceptions, or risks to management promptly.
- Monitoring cargo security, container integrity, and compliance with hazardous cargo regulations when applicable.
- Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.
- The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in the two its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients.
- Monitoring vessel schedules, transit times, and shipment milestones so that delivery.
- Supporting customs clearance processes by providing accurate and documents.
- Making sure complete compliance with customs regulations, port authority rules, and international shipping standards.
- Integrated Solutions.
- Coordinating loading, unloading, and container movements with ports, depots, and transport teams.
- Making sure that every sea freight operations adhere to safety, legal, and company requirements.
- Maintaining accurate records and ensure document availability for audits or client requests.
- Arranging bookings with shipping lines, consolidators, and freight forwarders.
- Energy Industry Support Services.
- Managing end-to-end sea freight operations for imports and exports.
- With Alistair's aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant more expansion and a greater impact in Africa.
- Commodity Trading.
- Providing routine shipment status updates to clients, partners, and internal teams.
- Industries.
- Company Behaviours.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities via better planning and carrier selection.
- Bill of ladings, manifests, commercial invoices, and packing lists.. This as well covers preparing, verify, and process every sea freight documentation,.
- Renewables.
- Assisting with supplier invoice checks so that accuracy and alignment with agreements.
- Ocean Freight.
- Supporting cross-functional teams when needed, especially while peak operational periods.
- Verify freight charges, detention and demurrage, and port fees.
- Agriculture.
- Sea Freight Coordinator.
- Explosives.
- Freight Forwarding.
- Equipment Rental.
- To be known as the Company that makes Africa work better.
- Clearance & Forwarding.
- Oil & Gas.
- Assisting the Management with process improvements, SOP updates, and team coordination.
Requirements
- High attention to detail and strong administrative ability.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
- A diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at every time, at its sole discretion.
- Experience working with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and clearing agents.
- Knowledge of customs processes and port operations is highly advantageous.
- The sharing of every aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company.
- Candidates acknowledge that progression via every stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong understanding of international sea freight processes and Incoterms.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in sea freight operations (imports and/or exports).
Key skills
- Safety & Compliance Auditing
- Talent Acquisition
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Performance Management
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Inventory & Warehouse Control
- Logistics & Fleet Operations
How to apply
Apply through the Alistair careers portal for this Sea Freight Coordinator Job Opportunity.
Common questions
- What role is open?
- Alistair is recruiting a Sea Freight Coordinator Job Opportunity.
- How do I apply?
- Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Alistair site
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Advert requirement: A diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in sea freight operations (imports and/or exports). Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Strong understanding of international sea freight processes and Incoterms. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Describe a real task where you used this language or communication skill. Explain the audience, the message and how you checked understanding. Use your own example.
Advert requirement: High attention to detail and strong administrative ability. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Sea Freight Coordinator Job Opportunity position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Sea Freight Coordinator Job Opportunity. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Strong understanding of international sea freight processes and Incoterms. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention t.
I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
Thank you for considering my application.
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