Export Practitioner at Kelly

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Effective planning of MHH production schedule and distribution logistics in line with the sales plan.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE JOB

•  In this position, the job incumbent will be part of the Marketing team. At MMC, the MHH section performs the value-added activities of EMM flake washing and degassing, EMM powder and briquette production, as well as packaging of the final products into bulk bags, small bags, boxes or drums, according to customer specification. Over 95% of MMC’s customers are based overseas. Sales are conducted on both direct shipment basis, as well as ex-warehouse delivery basis.
• In this position, the job incumbent is responsible for scheduling these production activities in accordance with the sales concluded by our sales managers. Orders to be produced and shipped to customers in locations such as Europe, Japan, South America, or the US, for arrival in a specific week several months into the future and must be planned according to the throughput parameters of the MHH section, as well as the availability and transit times of the logistics service providers. The logistics service providers include road transport, customs, port authorities, shipping lines and overseas warehouses.
• The job incumbent will be the co-ordinator that ensures alignment of our sales orders, our production team and the logistics pipeline, with the sole purpose of customer service excellence. MMC’s Marketing-MHH team offers a very dynamic working environment, where the person will be part of the daily excitement of delivering the world’s highest quality EMM to customers all over the world, directly from the lovely town of Nelspruit.

JOB OBJECTIVES

• Arrange necessary logistics for dispatches and efficiently plan MHH production schedule.
• Liaise with customers and agents on the shipping schedule.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Contribute to systems improvements and ad hoc projects.
• Adherence and compliance to all HSEQ legislation, policy & procedures.
• Supervising the team.
• Adhere to section cost control measures

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• 5 years’ experience in a production or logistics environment
• Computer literacy at an Intermediate level.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in logistics / supply chain management
• 2-3 years’ supervisory/managerial experience in production or logistics environment

COMPETENCIES

• Planning and organising.
• Deciding & initiating action.
• Working with people.
• Applying expertise & technology.
• Analysing.
• Learning and researching.
• Delivering results & meeting customer expectations.
• Persuading and influencing
• Coping with pressure & setbacks