Our client, in the agricultural industry, requires the service of an Assistant to the Import/Export Manager.

Key performance areas:

? Manage purchases/good received and check open orders daily (ZM41)
? Import/export assistance (e.g.: Invoice tariffing, good understanding of import documentation, inbound shipments (late orders-ZV152), ETA updates on system etc.,
? Assist warehouse Supervisor when needed with incoming stock-(MIGO/receiving of inventory)
? Placing of third party orders and update production team.
? Process of purchase returns local and import
? Schedule delivery of incoming shipments, and prioritising of containers accordingly
? Regular meeting with production planner, regarding RM, Drippers & Packaging, S & OP
? Update system daily
? Assist with in-direct purchase orders-finance
? Do import documentation filing for Auditing purpose
? Inventory planning & forecasting
? S&OP data compiling & analysing
? LEAN leader – Supply Chain
? Assist with cycle counts and stock take.

The successful candidate must have:

? Matric with a Tertiary qualification related to Purchasing/Import/Export/Stock management / control / Inventory
? 3+ years working knowledge of SAP
? 5+ years’ experience of working with inventory ordering, imports & exports
? Must be fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans) and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
? Excellent telephonic skills
? Computer literate (Good knowledge of MS Excel & VLook-up)
? Good Analytical and numeracy skills
? Have a good sense of responsibility, to be able to work under very little supervision
? Must be prepared to work after hours on a need to basis
? Must have a valid drivers’ license & own reliable transport.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.