Gauteng, JHB - Eastern Suburbs
A well-established manufacturer of agrochemicals is seeking the above to ensure the swift export of products in compliance with all regulatory, transport and financial requirements.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Diploma in Logistics, Procurement, Operations and/or Supply Chain
- Minimum 3 years’ Exports experience will be required
- Experience in the agricultural chemical industry is advantageous
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational skills and customer interaction abilities are essential
- Must be computer literate in MS Office with working knowledge of Syspro
- Must have a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and be medically fit to drive to different warehouses
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and processing pro-forma invoices as well as order requests.
- Generating stock and non-stock purchase orders.
- Liaising with internal and external suppliers regarding stock availability and lead times.
- Preparing stock production requisitions.
- Expediting of production orders.
- Communicating with all stakeholders on status of orders.
- Preparing reports on sales, production, and shipments.
- Requesting transport quotes and arranging insurance cover.
- Liaising with clearing and freight forwarders with regards to freight rates, bookings, stock collection and tracking.
- Understanding of Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC) and requesting purchasing thereof.
- Preparing and finalizing all relevant export documentation in compliance with SARS regulations.
- Organizing logistics and pallet planning for all modes of transport (land, air, sea).
- Overseeing the planning and packing of containers.
- Reviewing and updating all allocated export procedures.
- Staying up to date with legal and regulatory issues relating to Exports.
- Maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance thereof.
- Understanding and appreciating the importance of customer satisfaction and responding to this accordingly.
- Possessing the ability to solve problems systematically.
- Complying with all safety regulations as per company policy in areas of responsibility.
- Compiling and preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for Management review.
- Adhering to all internal control policies as directed by Management.
- Undertaking any legal ad hoc tasks for which the incumbent is competent as directed by Management.
- Conducting monthly stock takes and reconciliations.
- Investigating customer complaints.
Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates