Shipping Coordinator at DSM-Firmenich

About the Job

Purpose

• Monitoring reports to plan and execute outbound activities
• To perform the administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing of materials, products, parts, supplies and equipment

Responsibilities

• Run VL10 on a regular basis to plan for deliveries
• Create OBDs and shipments according to GI dates
• Plan deliveries by liaising with transporters
• PGI all shipments dispatched on a daily basis.
• Manage all transport related non conformances
• Maintain shipment costing in the shipments.
• IBD shipment creation
• Share clearing instructions and shipping documents with forwarders/clearing agents
• Laisse with external warehouse regarding expected shipments
• Update customer services and planning on shipment ETAs
• Shipment costing for all inbound shipments
• Checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods, rejecting unsatisfactory items where necessary
• Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped and creates purchase order

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in Shipping or Logistics activities in the Food Industry
• National Diploma/Bachelors degree in Transport/Logistics or equivalent
• Experience in Export shipments (East, West Africa & SADC)
• SAP experience

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;