Shipping/ Imports Specialist - Cape Town, South Africa - CareerfinderZA

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Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Key Performance Area:

  • Responsible for obtaining and negotiating importing quotes for all air and sea freight rates with freight forwarders.
  • Cleverly combine shipments and arrange bookings with carriers or freight forwarders.
  • Procure stock from overseas, process purchase orders and liaise with our foreign vendors.
  • Assist with exports to other countries.
  • Provide assistance for duties pertaining to the import and export control function as required.
  • Responsible for local consumable buying.
  • Expedite according to the company's demand.
  • Maintain back orders and inform the rest of the supplychain team on expected delivery dates.
  • Adhere to company standards, policies and procedures as well as customers standards at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel)
  • Tertiary qualifications in supplychain / shipping / logistics would be beneficial
  • Indepth knowledge and experience on ERP systems
  • We are looking for an individual who is passionate about international procurement and the challenges around imports and exports.
  • This person needs to be well experienced in INCOTERMs and global logistics handling.
  • Buying and procurement experience would be an advantage.
  • Supply chain knowledge and experience
  • 35 years working experience in a similar role
  • Mining Industry knowledge
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