Shipping Assistant (FTC - Maternity Cover)
Listing reference: click_018180
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 20 October 2024
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: market related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The purpose of this role is to ensure that all import orders for the Clicks Group are placed and shipped on-time and in full, within the best possible lead times and at the lowest cost, ensuring compliance to all legislative requirements.
- To complete Clearing Instructions within agreed KPI’s and send to Logistics Service Provider for Customs Clearance.
- To create Child PO’s within the agreed timeframe.
- To upload all Import Documents on Document Management System.
- To follow up with Vendor and Logistic Service Provider on outstanding Import Documents.
- To follow up on outstanding Original Bills of Ladings.
- To follow up on outstanding EU1 Certificates.
- To track vessel ETA changes and amend vessel ETA dates in ERP system.
- To keep Categories teams abreast of all Purchase Orders that are delayed as a result of custom stops, inclement weather etc.
- To follow up and facilitate/fast track deliveries of containers into DC.
- To ensure that all samples (export and imports) are cleared and delivered to and from head office within the agreed timeframes.
Job Knowledge - Essential: Basic understanding of customs compliance issues
- Essential: Basic understanding of Incoterms 2010
- Essential: Knowledge and understanding of payments terms such as L/C’s, TT and FBC’s
- Desirable: Knowledge of retail buying processes
Job Related Skills - Essential: Problem Solving Skills
- Essential: Analytical Skills
Job Experience - Essential: A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the Shipping/Imports/Exports environment with exposure to freight forwarding, shipping lines and/or customs clearing
- Desirable: 1 year experience in Logistics/Supply Chain/Retail
Education: - Desirable: Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Finance
Working with other people
Analysing
Planning and Organising
Delivering results and meeting customer's expectations
#J-18808-Ljbffr
