Associates – Imports Planner (Durban) at Defy Appliances

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Streamlines Import shipping and transportation processes
• Ability to place orders and communicate with foreign suppliers
• Good understanding and ability to comprehend Proforma Invoice contents
• Ability to keep costs down where possible demurrage and detention etc.
• Ability to work with freight forwarders and advise on freight forwarding procedure
• Communication with shipping companies and transporter to assure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction
• Inter-branch invoicing to the brand/branches once clearing process is completed
• Have knowledge and a basic understanding of South African and international customs clearance laws, procedures, and regulations for freight forwarding.
• Planning and maintaining good relations with all parties involved in logistics of moves
• Accurate, timeous administration; ability to understand Share Point and RPA
• Obtain required quotes from freight forwarders, ability to decipher estimates and communicate back to applicable stakeholders
• Receipt and collate all imported sea & airfreight documents
• Ensure clearing & forwarding agents status reports are updated and maintained as required
• Monitor shipping schedules, vessel ETD’s and ETA’s and flag / communicate delays to business
• Place on record shipping details / documents received from suppliers
• Supplier & Freight forwarders invoices to be checked and scheduled for payment
• Liaise with Warehouse on planned container deliveries & ensure supporting documents available at time of delivery
• Ability to multi task, ability to grasp concepts easily and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have high level for stress tolerance
• Must be able to handle high volumes of shipments
• Support the department by ensuring that all shipments are executed correctly, takes initiatives and is a team player.
• Able to understand and  manage supply chain projects.

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS

• Supply Chain / logistics degree/equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain environment
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Imports /logistics environment/department
• Data analysis skills
• Advanced excel skills - ability to write macros will be an advantage
• Communication skills
• Understanding of quality management principles,
• Strong understanding of SAP
• Understand tariffing and duty process