Logistics Specialist, Inbound

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

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This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 10/21/2026

Introduction

We are looking for a Logistics Specialist – Inbound to join our Logistics team in the Services business area. In this role, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of inbound air, ocean, and express shipments into South Africa, helping ensure imports are delivered on time, cost-effectively, and in compliance with customs and import requirements.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Logistics SVS – Africa, and the role location is Centurion, Gauteng, with a hybrid working model available.

Team you will belong to

You will join the Logistics team, which is responsible for supporting the efficient movement of goods into South Africa while maintaining compliance, service reliability, and supply chain performance. The team plays an important role in ensuring inbound shipments are cleared, delivered, and managed effectively to support business continuity and customer commitments.

The team collaborates closely with Purchasing, Services Project Procurement, Delivery Teams, Project Managers, Supply Chain Operations, Supplier Quality, HSE, Finance, Legal, other Metso procurement organizations, Key External Suppliers, and Backlog & Exception Management (BEM). Team members are based in Centurion and work closely with logistics partners and internal stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and improve inbound logistics performance.

What you'll do

• Coordinate and manage inbound air, ocean, and express shipments into South Africa from shipment readiness through customs clearance and final delivery.
• Support import customs clearance activities by preparing, reviewing, and validating documentation, clearance instructions, and supporting information.
• Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to ensure imports are cleared accurately and within required timelines.
• Monitor inbound shipments, proactively manage delays, customs holds, delivery exceptions, and coordinate corrective actions when required.
• Support inbound ocean, air freight, and express logistics activities, including shipment tracking, booking follow-up, documentation management, and delivery coordination.
• Resolve customs, transportation, delivery, and logistics system issues while providing timely updates to stakeholders on shipment status and exceptions.
• Support invoice processing, claims management, proof-of-delivery follow-up, reporting, and performance monitoring activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process efficiency, compliance, and knowledge sharing while providing backup support to the Senior Inbound Logistics resource.

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated experience in logistics, freight forwarding, imports, customs-related operations, or a related supply chain environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of South African import processes, customs clearance requirements, and import documentation.
• Experience coordinating air and ocean imports and working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and Logistics Service Providers.
• Good understanding of Incoterms and international trade requirements.
• Ability to resolve customs queries, shipment exceptions, delivery issues, and other logistics challenges effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when reviewing import and customs documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining service quality and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organization, and time-management skills.
• Customer- and service-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel to the Distribution Centre at Plumbago Park when required and flexibility to support occasional after-hours activities.

Nice to have

• Experience coordinating express imports.
• Experience using SAP.
• Diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

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We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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