Imports and Exports Controller

at  Synergy Jobs Pty Ltd

POSITION: Imports and Exports Controller
LOCATION: City Deep, Gauteng
REPORTING: Commercial Manager
PURPOSE: Meet and supply Logistics demands finished goods

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 driver’s licence is essential
• Willingness to travel to visit State Veterinarians.

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric

RESPONSIBILITIES 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.