Our client requires the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results driven Export / Import (EXIM) Supervisor, The Position will be in Cape Town.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

 Shipping Administration
 ? Supervise Shipping Administration Daily Functions
? Monitor that Outstanding EXIM spread sheets are always up-to-date in order to keep all parties informed about the shipments
? Sign off and Despatch final client documentation as required per shipment and ensure that these reach the client in good time
? Monitor that shipments are not sent without the necessary QA checks & documentation when necessary
? Monitor that shipments that are not sent without Letters of Credit when necessary
? All departmental function related issues to be managed, liaising with the Supply Chain Manager where necessary
? Liaising with procurement regarding direct cross trades, ensuring all documentation is correct and with the correct person at the required time  Rates:       
? Liaise with Shipping Lines & Freight Forwarders regarding rates and prices to maximise cost efficiency
? Quote freight availability and shipping prices for Sales upon request   SAGE and due processes      
? Generating SAGE sales orders and all the required documents related to quotations from Sales  ? Advise and ensure compliance with company policies    
? Communicate with management regarding any irregular issues/concerns  
? Managing and reporting Key Performance Indicators for exports & imports
 
Finance 
? Signing off clearing and forwarding agents invoices that rates are being charged correctly
? Ensuring that other payments are signed off and are correct   
? Reconciliation of accounts and monthly accruals    
 Human Capital   
   
 > Align management style to the Erakis vision, values and strategy 
> Identify areas of current and future personal development to ensure leadership excellence and continuous management development 
> Manage the people within the team through creating a culture of performance excellence 
> Ensure that accurate job descriptions are communicated, detailing your expectations of staff  > Continuously manage staff performance through regular performance discussions, acknowledging outstanding achievements and addressing poor performance 
> Take interest in and drive the long-term development of staff  > Identify areas of strength which can be developed  
> Select, train, motivate and evaluate staff and provide or co-ordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures in conjunction with human resources 
> Address poor performance constructively and timeously. Have a detailed discussion with the staff member to communicate the areas of poor performance and put measures in place to improve this. Management of poor performance must facilitate improvement and not be punitive
 > Ensure compliance with the Disciplinary Code 
> Address misconduct and deviation from the Erakis values consistently 
> Ensure that all employees have access to the Erakis policies and procedures 
> Create an environment which attracts the best people and retains them 
> Positively practice and communicate the Erakis values and ensure that employees understand what these are

Job Requirements:

Education, Experience:
Grade 12 certificate       ?
Import/Export procedures certificate     ?
Working knowledge and experience of managing exports & imports  ?
Intermediate to advanced MS Office knowledge   ?
Fluency in English and Afrikaans      ?
Literacy and numerical abilities to ensure that the EXIM function can run effectively        ? Experience in navigating and utilising an ERP system (eg. SAGE

Skills and Behavioural Competencies:

Ability to solve mathematical problems    ?
Organisational skills    ?
Attention to detail    ?
Good telephone etiquette    ?
Excellent communication skills    ?
Negotiation skills