Imports and Exports Controller

POSITION: Imports and Exports Controller

LOCATION: City Deep, Gauteng

REPORTING: Commercial Manager

PURPOSE: Meet and supply Logistics demands finished goods

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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.

CORE BEHAVIOURS

Approachable, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable.

Attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and proven ability to handle multiple tasks / priorities

Effective time management skills with an ability to work on own initiative

Good interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with people at all levels

Team player and individual contributor

Customer and results focused and be highly committed to providing excellent standard of service to all customers both internal and external, promoting the company professionally and enthusiastically at all times

Any other responsibilities not specifically mentioned above.

Due to the dynamic nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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