Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Process orders and follow-up on third party orders.
• Running of analysis and execute reports.
• Update inbound shipments and ETA requests, maintain late orders.
• Assist with import receiving and MIGO.
• Update and maintain import airfreight report.
• Liaise with suppliers to build relationships and ensure the best pricing.
• Source alternative suppliers as required.
• Ensure that all import/export documentation is in order.
• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and the customers.
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within the budgetary requirements.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers.
• Review the impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements by ensuring accurate picking of inventory by team.
• Ensure all inventory is prepped and packed as per each projectxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s requirements.
• S&OP and LEAN responsibility to be defined once implemented.
• Stock take.

Requirements:

• Matric certificate.
• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Must have good communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Relevant tertiary education.
• +2 years experience in management.
• Ability to negotiate and excellent relationship building skills.
• Understanding of procurement ethics.
• Drivers license.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Problem solving and organizational skills.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations toPlease note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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