Shipping Assistant - Cape Town, South Africa - Clicks Group Limited

Clicks Group Limited

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Advert reference:
click_012957

Advert status:
Online

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Position Summary:

Industry:
FMCG & Supply Management

Job category:
FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:
Cape Town

Contract:
Permanent

Remuneration:
market related

EE position:
Yes

Brand:
Clicks Group

Introduction:

The purpose of this role is to to ensure that all import orders for the Clicks Group are placed and shipped on-time and in full, within the best possible lead times and at the lowest cost, ensuring compliance to all legislative requirements.

Job description:

Job description

To create Purchase Orders within the agreed timeframes.
To confirm Purchase Orders within the agreed timeframes.
To upload all Import Documents on Document Management System.
Follow up with vendors on all Purchase Orders past Latest Ship Date.
To send out unconfirmed report weekly to Category teams.
To proactively engage with vendors, category teams and Freight Forwarder on LSD changes and updating ERP system accordingly.
To establish Letters of Credits for all L/C Suppliers.

Minimum requirements:

Minimum requirements

Job Knowledge

Essential: Basic understanding of Incoterms 2010
Essential: Basic understanding of manufacturing and shipping lead times.
Desirable: Knowledge of retail buying processes

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Job Related Skills

Essential: Problem Solving Skills
Essential: Excellent Communication Skills
Essential: Analytical Skills
Essential: Computer Literacy
Essential: Ability to multitask

Job Experience

Essential: A minimum of 12 years' experience in the Shipping/Imports/Exports environment with exposure to freight forwarding, shipping lines and/or customs clearing
Desirable: 1 year experience in Logistics/Supply Chain/Retail

Education: