Job Description

POSITION: Imports and Exports Controller
LOCATION: City Deep, GautengREPORTING: Commercial Manager
PURPOSE: Meet and supply Logistics demands finished goodsKEY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Analyse forecast and liaise with Sales and Operations teams on Supply / Demand issues
• Manage Sales contracts - timing / coordinating product and logistics.
• Develop demand plans, interface on supply issues.
• High control of inventory to ensure high efficiencies
• React to market demand to ensure supply from Traders
• Participate and lead logistics related projects
• Support and liaise with Sales and Operation team on order and supply management
• Propose and investigate cost saving initiatives
• Regular status / communication reporting to customers / traders.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely supply of product
• Ensure that all logistics / sales paperwork is accurate and produced in a timely manner.
• Liaise with carriers to ensure there are sufficient trailers for loading on time every time
• Ensure key business partners are updated on a daily basis with details on any supply issues that may arise
• Liaise with Department of Agriculture to ensure Veterinary procedures upheld always
• Stock controlling and rotation.
• Credit control
• Liaise with Offsite storage facilities ensuring that movement documents are complete and accurate.
• Ensure completeness of paperwork required by the Costing Department for all container trading within deadlines.
• Ability to verify import protocols with the relevant permits from international suppliers
• Any other support as per business demands.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years experience in imports & exports within an FMCG company
• Logistics experience (2 years) is mandatory
• Insight experience would be desirable
• Excellent data entry, MS Excel and MS Outlook skills a key requirement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English and Zulu)
• Flexibility and ability to manage change
• Project management skills desirable
• A valid drivers licence is essential
• Willingness to travel to visit State Veterinarians.

CORE BEHAVIOURS

• Approachable, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable.
• Attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and proven ability to handle multiple tasks / priorities
• Effective time management skills with an ability to work on own initiative
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with people at all levels
• Team player and individual contributor
• Customer and results focused and be highly committed to providing excellent standard of service to all customers both internal and external, promoting the company professionally and enthusiastically at all times
• Any other responsibilities not specifically mentioned above.
• Due to the dynamic nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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