Office Assistant - Shipping / Outbound Logistics

## Office Assistant – Shipping / Outbound Logistics (Remote) **ZAR 15,000 – 16,500 per month | Permanent | Remote | 9am–5pm EST** Do you thrive on order, deadlines, and keeping a supply chain moving without a hitch? Our client, **Hiring4Less**, is looking for a detail-obsessed Office Assistant to join their outbound logistics team — fully remote, but working in lockstep with US-based warehouses, carriers, and customers on EST hours. This isn't a generic admin role. You'll be the person who makes sure orders get out the door correctly, EDI transmissions go through cleanly, and shipping documentation is airtight. If you know your way around a BOL, understand what an ASN is without googling it, and get genuine satisfaction from a clean, error-free order run — we want to hear from you. ### What you'll be doing - Reviewing and processing weekly customer orders for shipment - Coordinating daily with warehouses, carriers, and customers via EDI, email, and phone - Routing orders accurately and resolving issues before they become problems - Preparing BOLs, packing lists, labels, and freight paperwork - Submitting shipping confirmations and ASNs through EDI systems - Tracking shipment status and chasing down delays proactively - Keeping order, shipping, and inventory records clean and current - Supporting retailer routing guides and customer compliance requirements - Working closely with sales, purchasing, and warehouse teams to hit on-time fulfillment targets ### What you'll need - 2+ years' experience in shipping, logistics, order processing, or administrative support - EDI experience is a strong plus - Familiarity with QuickBooks is a bonus - Confident with Excel, Outlook, and Word - Sharp attention to detail and strong organisational instincts - Comfortable managing multiple priorities under deadline pressure - Self-motivated and reliable — you'll be working remotely on EST hours, so accountability matters ### Why apply - Fully remote — work from anywhere - Permanent role with a stable, established logistics operation - Real ownership of the outbound shipping process, not just data entry - Clear structure: EST working hours mean predictable, defined shifts If you can read a routing guide, spot a documentation error before it ships, and keep five moving parts on track at once — apply now.