Supply Chain Management at Damco

Job description

At DAMCO, we believe that a long-term successful career happens when there is a match between what you are passionate about, what you are good at and what is needed by our business. A successful career will include a variety of experiences that stretch you, bring you out of your comfort zone and offer you an opportunity to learn and grow in ways that also build our business

We Offer

The position of Solutions Associate to monitor and control the client’s supply chain and to provide feedback by means of reports to the client. Provide operational competency in the day to day requirements of the account to ensure a high levelof customer service is delivered to all SCM customers under your responsibility. Also to assist management in achieving the objectives and strategies for SCM business and to support the overall Damco Logistics strategy / policy

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfilling Damco’s obligations within the supply chain.
• System updates and maintenance of data quality.
• Maintain high level customer service.
• Ensure all critical timelines regarding information transfer and finance are met.
• Vendor and supply chain management
• Adherence to critical timelines regarding SOP’s and IOP’s in order to ensure the delivery of services that we have agreed to in the SOP.

Nature & Scope:

• Pressurised and dynamic environment
• Competitive multi-trade environment
• Opportunities for innovative problem solving
• Responsible for vendor management, maintaining supplier relationships.

Customers:- Internally

• Sales staff
• Other Damco offices / agents

Customers: Externally

• Shippers / Vendors
• Destination clients
• Shipping Lines
• 3rd party providers (e.g. Warehouse & transport sub-contractors)
• Vendor appointed freight forwarders & agents

Suppliers:

• Finance controllers
• Other Damco offices / agents

Who we are looking for

A Candidate Who Possesses The Following Skills And Competencies

• Matric plus a tertiary certificate in Logistics / Freight Forwarding & Customs
• At least 2 years supply chain experience
• Excellent communication
• Team Player
• Attention to detail
• Good attitude
• Passion for the industry