Outbound Supply Chain Officer - Johannesburg at Roche

Key Challenges

• Logistics and Export Customer Services - Coordinating and monitoring supply chain operations, ensuring effective utilization of premises, assets, and communication channels. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, preparing reports for management, and handling general administration and filing. Utilizing logistics IT systems, you will optimize procedures and coordinate export logistics based on availability and requirements. Communication with service providers and customers is crucial to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction. You will also work closely with approved third-party transporters to meet customer requirements and compile export documents. Additionally, you will be responsible for planning and tracking the shipment of final products according to customer needs, as well as managing shipping costs, rates, and routing options to provide the best solution for clients.
• Logistics Compliance and Regulations - Ensure compliance with all export regulations and legislation, including hazardous goods, IATA, IACSSP, IMO and FMC. Responsible for customer requests on proper classification, country of origin and customs valuation.
• 3PL Management and Contract Management - Owning and managing all outbound logistics functions. This requires working closely with procurement and legal teams to ensure that supply chain operational requirements are met in contract drafting and negotiations. Additionally, the role involves supporting the selection of third-party logistics providers (3PL) by providing input on terms and reviewing them. Building relationships with 3PL stakeholders, addressing queries and raising concerns are also important aspects of the job. Finally, overseeing transporter suppliers, including discussions on service level agreements, route planning, and rates, is part of the responsibilities.
• Finance and Project Management -  Controlling expenditure against budget, continuously seeking finance optimization opportunities and analyzing monthly financial performance with corrective actions. You will also be required to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and leading projects related to outbound operational efficiency.

Who you are as our ideal candidate:

• You have completed a NQF 6/7 qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance or similar.
• You have at least 3 years experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field with knowledge of Inventory Management.
• Other requirements: Ability and willingness to travel.
• If you are passionate about supply chain management, logistics and ensuring compliance, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!