Vacancies Available at Bidvest International Logistics

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Logistics related post matric training would be an advantage

Experience:

• At least 2 years experience in Transport Logistics preferably imports.  
• A sound knowledge of seafreight, import procedures and documentation.
• Have an understanding of logistics and transport costs.
• Mathematical acumen to work with figures.
• Have thorough working knowledge of shipping documents.  
• Have experience of working on Excel and Word documents.

Key Responsibilities

Handling of Transport Data capturing in Cargowise

1)  Calculate and complete transport costing in CW (TCB) as per individual client’s agreed transport rates.
2) Prepare costign for Invoice out import files (supplementary logistics and transport charges) as per client’s agreed rates and ensure all 3rd party charges have been accounted for.

Basic Financial and calculation knowledge

•  Ensure transport and depot/ warehouse (where applicable)  charges are recovered 
• Updating  of transport costing statistics
• On-time resolution of logistics financial queries (WIPS and Accruals)
• Communicate clearly with 3rd parties and more senior team members
• To consult regularly with Import client controllers with regard to problematic shipping documents or queries.

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge:                                                                                                                      

• A thorough knowledge of import logistics & transport procedures.  (These procedures include but are not limited to customs, harbour authorities, shipping lines, SAPS, Port Health, State Vet and Other State Departments Transporters, Warehouses, Depots etc.)
• Incoterm knoweldge and basic SARS knowledge is advantageous.
• Being able to do work on Excel spreadsheets.                                                                                                                

Skills:                                                                                                                 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are critical to this position.
• Ability to work to deadlines and to handle the pressure associated with this. Good general computer literacy skills, knowledge of Cargo Wise will be a benefit.                                                          
• Good and courteous communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work in teams                                                                                                                              
• Result orientation                                                                                
• Accurancy, Speed, Agility in working with numbers  

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Qualifications & Experience

• Matric.
• Tertiary Qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations Management would be beneficial.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in Warehouse Management with exposure to Chemicals.
• Related work experience with regards to Customer Service and Inventory Management.
• Previous work experience on Warehouse Management Systems.
• Experience in initiating and chairing disciplinary enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Manage the operational budget, with high focus on cost management.
• Authorize expenditure within authority levels.
• Assist with operational budget inputs (resources, material handling equipment, labour, consumables, etc.).
• Prepare capex motivations and ensure that quotes have been obtained.
• Participate in the Monthly billing and sign off on invoicing. Management of claims.

Customer Service

• Communicate and meet with clients as and when required.
• Managing adherence to client and service providers SLA's.
• Assist with quote preparation in terms of scope of works.
• Investigate client complaints and prepare reports accordingly.

People Management

• Conduct performance appraisals for all immediate sub-ordinates.
• Managing absenteeism, overtime and access control.
• Ensure that Company IR process is adhered to at all times, in addition initiate and chair disciplinary enquiries as and when required.
• Identify and address training needs through the work place skills plan received from the training department.
• Ensure that BPL standards are implemented and understood by all employees by discussing them in the blue area talks and ensure that updates are placed on notice boards.
• Convene Quality Circle Meetings with employee representatives and HR on a regular basis.
• Motivate staff and coordinate all staff functions.
• Review employee potential and growth plan, follow-up on the plans (Encourage employee development).
• Identify and assist with retaining high flyers.

Operations / SHERQ

• Maintain operational legal compliance with SHERQ Coordinator.
• Conduct a daily management walk-about of the facility to ensure compliance and to enforce 5S.
• Convene daily operations discussions with departmental heads.
• On a daily, weekly and monthly basis review stock take/cycle count reports and sign-off and report on discrepancies.
• Conduct regular meetings with key suppliers in order to maintain good relationships.
• Implement and maintain SLA's with key suppliers and measure compliance to SLA's on monthly basis.
• Chair monthly safety meetings as and when required.
• Ensure that all departments are operating at optimal levels and that customer SLA's are being adhered to.
• Ensure that the operation adheres to licensing and permit requirements (MHI, Group 1 Hazardous Permit, Flammable Permit, etc.)
• Manage and co-ordinate response to incidents on site as and when required (spills, injuries etc.)
• Manage and co-ordinate emergency drills. Ensure all incidents are reported immediately, chair incident investigations and assist with compiling the incident reports.
• General Attend monthly management meetings and present operational performance stats.
• Compile daily, weekly & monthly management reports. Adhere to corporate governance. Assist with achieving facility objectives, targets and plans (OTP's).
• Provide in-put into business continuity plan.
• Prepare for internal and external audits (ISO, SQAS, CDI, SHERQ, Bidvest Freight, Customer, Etc).
• Identify and manage continuous improvement projects. Participate in the review of business and SHE risk assessments with action plans.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent Leadership and People Management skills.
• Ability to handle stress and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of CHEP processes and familiar with ISO standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of dangerous goods handling and storage.
• Full understanding of the requirements of the OHS Act, including knowledge of a 16.2 Appointee's responsibilities.
• Manage Bond Stores in compliance to SARS requirements.
• Have extensive experience with managing imports and exports.