Export Analyst - PA at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Job Description and Responsibilities    

• Managing the entire export process and preparing export shipping plans and instructions.
• Working closely with key stakeholders i.e. production, handling agents, transporters, port authority, clearing agents etc. in order to make sure that the desired targets and schedule commitments are met.
• Managing CP8 yard capacity and flow of export vehicles to the port in line with vessel schedules and port stacks.
• Regularly communicating with customs broker to ensure shipments are customs released and landing order documentation are sent to the relevant authorities and shipping lines.
• Verifying, approving and allocating customs, freight, transport and other related costs.
• Facilitating and controlling export of fully built-up vehicles (FBU’s) including maintenance of customs master data, systems integration of shipping data and communication of information to key stakeholders.
• Ensuring electronic archiving of customs documents are up to date and complete for audit and verification purposes and in compliance with customs legislation.
• Co-ordinating claims against service providers, compiling, registering and submitting damage report to VW insurance agents and other parties.
• Co-ordinating export formalities and requirements for customs clearance, transport and loading of vehicles and components.
• Performing statistical analysis from information obtained internally and externally, and present information on imports, exports, damages, demurrage, etc. at various forums.
• Managing service provider performance based on agreed KPI’s.
• Establish and maintain Good relationships with port authorities, shipping lines and transporters to avoid cost over-runs and delays in movement of import and export cargo.

Education and Experience    

• National Diploma/ Degree in Logistics
• Minimum 4-5 years freight forwarding and logistics experience

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    

• A working knowledge of Purchasing/Logistics, APDP and Accounts Payable processes 
• Accuracy with Financial calculations 
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation skills 
• Must have accountability, strong negotiation and persuasion skills 
• Must be pro-active and be able to take initiative
• Must have good analytical skills and be able to pay attention to detail 
• Good computer skills (Ms Office & SAP)
• Be willing to work flexible hours