Imports and Exports Controller Full Time

RPO Recruitment’s client is seeking an experienced Imports And Exports Controller within the Chemical industry based in Germiston, Gauteng.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with imports and exports customers and suppliers, inspection companies, planning, finance, warehouse, customers, line manager, internal department, freight forwarders and shipping companies
• Ensure full support to nominated distributors in neighbouring states
• Coordinate urgent deliveries via Distribution
• Supervise the inspection and or loading of containers
• Ensure monthly targets are met and exceeded
• Build relationships with new and existing clients with constant communication
• Follow up on payment of accounts and ensure financial controls are being adhered to
• Ensure bank and SARS clearance formalities are met
• Presentation of papers to bank
• Ensure company complies with all laws, orders and regulations from any government in the territories exports to
• Ensure all exports adhere to hazardous restrictions and documentation is handed over to suppliers
• General administration: typing, filling, faxing, departmental duties, reports, graphs etc.
• Preparation and submission of Quotations
• Check stock availability and update tracker
• Run weekly exports meeting with planning team – present and discuss the status of all open nondelivered export orders
• Preparation of exports documentation, including all documents related to Bill of Lading and Letters of Credit
• Prepare and follow up on quotes
• Provide Customers with all documentation required such as data sheets, MSDs product info, COA’s and other quality information
• Processing orders
• Ensure all invoices are processed before cut-off
• Provide internal and external customers with constant feedback on the progress of their PFI’s, orders, freight estimates and deliveries
• Initiate the opening of customer accounts
• Ensure accurate and timeous submission of reports
• Receive, process and invoice credit note and returns
• Supply Invoice allocations for inbound and outbound freight invoices
• Master Data maintenance
• Support the EDI process – run error reports, investigate and assist with resolution
• Monitor incomplete delivery status and alert freight provider of the same
• Analyse changing material demand patterns
• Interface with vendors and forecast material integrity
• Track and improve vendor performance
• Analyse SAP generated forecasts on reasonableness, accuracy and communicate discrepancies to the business
• Process customer order enquiries, schedule changes and cancellations
• Determine, research and correct material inventory discrepancy causes
• Ensure the steady flow of materials necessary for operating a manufacturing line
• Ensure there’s adequate supply of inventory without over-ordering or wasting resources
• Monitor materials flow to identify bottlenecks, forecast problems and suggest improvements
• Process customer shipment inquiries or complaints and schedule changes or cancellations for shipment orders
• Coordinate supplier payments with the account payable department
• Track production volume and monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends
• Preparing cost estimates and performance reports
• Negotiate with current vendors or seek out new vendors that can offer lower prices without compromising quality
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities on supply risks

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification – Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
• 3- 4 years’ experience in Planning and shipping
• Computer literate- MS Office with advanced excel skills
• Familiarity with Insurance and incoterms
• Extensive knowledge of SARS requirement, Letters of credit, and Bills of lading
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in an export position with exports into Africa would be highly advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to communicate with internal and external customers
• Good telephone manners and sound planning skills
• Knowledge of ERP system SAP is not negotiable – Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)
• Ability to work independently and after-hours when necessary
• Systematic, logical, and analytical approach, meticulous attention to details
• Experience in Companies/Groups with (global/international) matrix organization
• APICS, Certification or equivalent (Preferred)

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com

Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Shannon or Jamie on 021 180 0776

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.

Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.