Logistics Specialist

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Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
Hybrid
Mid level
Information Technology • Software • Consulting
From microns to Mars, we measure what matters for the future.
The Role
Coordinates end-to-end logistics, procurement, inventory, and customer order fulfillment. Processes purchase orders, sources materials, updates SAP and Salesforce, tracks shipments and invoices, maintains stock levels and procurement audit records, manages tariff classifications, supports receiving, audits, stocktaking, and compliance activities. Requires strong organization, communication, prioritization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with experience in supply chain or logistics.
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The Company:

English:

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 24,500 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.

This position is with Hexagon’s Mining division, a global technology leader, and solution provider for surface and underground mine challenges, with proven technologies for planning, operations, and safety.

Spanish: Hexagon es un líder global en materia de soluciones de realidad digital que combinan sensores, software y tecnologías autónomas. Ponemos a trabajar los datos para impulsar la eficiencia, la productividad, la calidad y la seguridad en aplicaciones industriales, de fabricación, infraestructuras, del sector público y la movilidad. Se unirá a más de 24,500 personas en 50 países que están a la vanguardia en su campo.

Este puesto es en la división Mining de Hexagon, líder tecnológico global y proveedor de soluciones para desafíos mineros superficiales y subterráneos, con tecnologías comprobadas para planificación, operaciones y seguridad.

Portuguese:

A Hexagon é líder global em sensores, softwares e soluções autônomas. Colocamos os dados a trabalhar para impulsionar a eficiência, produtividade e qualidade através de aplicativos para indústrias, fábricas, infraestruturas, segurança e mobilidade. Você estará se juntando a mais de 24.500 pessoas na vanguarda da sua área em 50 países.

Este cargo é na divisão Mining da Hexagon, um líder global em tecnologia e provedor de soluções para os desafios de minas de superfície e subterrâneas, com tecnologias comprovadas de planejamento, operações e segurança.

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of the logistics specialist is to coordinate and optimize the end-to-end flow of goods, services, and inventory from suppliers to customers. They ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery while maintaining accurate stock levels and resolving supply chain disruption.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Process Intercompany and Third-party purchase orders, expedite and ensure timeous supply.

Responsible for order intake and supply of customer orders related to spares, systems and projects.

Regularly updates the status of customer orders on SAP and Salesforce as well as the Internal order tracker file.

Responsible for materials sourcing and procurement from Third Party suppliers as and when required for stock and non-stock items.

Assist with Goods Receipt of Third Party and non-stock items onto SAP.

Liaises with Logistics Team Lead and Stores Controller in maintaining the Regional critical stock levels.

Manages and keeps record of the intercompany invoices, including the tracking of shipments In-Transit until delivery is complete.

Maintain an up-to-date record of audit trails for procurement (Intercompany, Internal, and external)

Oversee classification of all materials and products updating the Tariff / Harmonization codes in collaboration with Stores Controller and Logistics Driver - Assistant.

Participation in Audit, Stocktaking and assist Shared Services.

Filing / management of records, archiving and storage requirements.

Compliance with Leica / Hexagon Mining Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures,

Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge and Experience - Required:

3 - 5 Years of working experience in a relevant supply chain and/or logistics role such as: Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics and Customs.

Intermediate working knowledge on Microsoft Office suite and (in particular, MS Word and Excel)

Working knowledge of general inventory and replenishment program. e.g. (Cyclecounting, Shelf Life, FIFO, Kan-Ban, ROP, etc.)

High level of attention to detail

Strong time management and prioritization skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment

Ability to set day-to-day priorities within overall priority listing

Strong problem solving, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Knowledge and Experience - Desired:

Working knowledge of Salesforce and SAP ERP business systems.

Working knowledge on Lean Manufacturing tools.

Working knowledge on Import/export process.

Travel:

Less than 5% of the time.

Hexagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against any job applicant based on protected characteristics.

Skills Required

  • 3–5 years of experience in a relevant supply chain or logistics role, including procurement, warehousing, logistics, or customs
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of inventory and replenishment programs, including cycle counting, shelf life, FIFO, Kanban, and reorder points
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in and contribute to a team-building environment
  • Ability to set daily priorities within an overall priority framework
  • Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
  • Working knowledge of Salesforce and SAP ERP business systems
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools
  • Working knowledge of import and export processes
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The Company
HQ: Stockholm
778 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

At Hexagon, we don’t just measure the world – we define its future. As the global leader in measurement technologies, we provide the confidence that vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. From microns to Mars, our solutions drive productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability across aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, manufacturing, and mining. We bridge the physical and digital worlds with cutting-edge metrology, reality capture, and positioning solutions – making industries and cities safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Measurement is the foundation of progress. When it has to be right, it has to be Hexagon.

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