Export Administrator - Randburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Randburg, Gauteng Randburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 01-08-2015 6:43:13 PM
29-08-2015 6:43:13 PM
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Essential Requirements:Fluency in French, Portuguese also, would be a good advantage.
Able to read, write and speak French (assist with translations)
Experience in MS Excel; able to open files, capture data and input basic formula.
Experience with Shipping documents; understanding of forwarding, CGIC cover, warehousing and packaging documentation. All necessary bank forms, selling foreign currency, taking out FEC cover and Letters of Credit. Good administrative skills. Good interpersonal skills, able to get on with staff and customers. Good telephone manner able to handle complaints tactfully.
Hardworking, accurate, able to work efficiently under pressure. Able to work in Randburg, hours 08h00 to 17h00.
Other Requirements: Able to work after hours, if necessary. Team-player/ Ability to become Supervisor. Pleasant disposition. Willing to assist in other areas, where necessary. Willing to be trained in other areas of export, where necessary.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: In charge of the A to Z of an entire Export Contract. I.E. Receive enquiry requests via telephone/email. Ascertain client specific requirements. Obtain competitive quotes of products required and as much detail as possible on products (specification sheets, pictures etc.). Liaise with CGIC, forwarders, packers, insurers and warehousing companies for appropriate quotes. Input details into Excel spreadsheet. Send through competitive Proforma to client and follow up for confirmation of order. Once order confirmed - place order, arrange Bureau Veritas inspections, where necessary and arrange packing. Visit suppliers, if necessary, to obtain better pricing or delivery periods. Arrange for all necessary export documentation i.e, Certificate of Origins etc. Draw up commercial invoice, packing lists and all relevant documentation and send originals to client. Follow up on receipt of goods to see if well received by client. Follow up on outstanding payments from clients. Ensure copies of documents sent to all relevant staff members i.e. accounts, insurance, etc. Compile weekly reports of all activities for management. Develop relationships with suppliers and customers. Look for new opportunities to offer to clients and potential clients. Arrange for credit facilities with suppliers, where purchases will be on a regular basis.