Our client within the FMCG arena is seeking for an experienced Import & Exports Coordinator with the emphasis on strong negotiation skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyse forecast and liaise with Sales and Operations teams on Supply / Demand issues
• Manage Sales contracts – timing / coordinating product and logistics.
• Develop demand plans, interface on supply issues.
• High control of inventory to ensure high efficiencies
• React to market demand to ensure supply from Traders
• Participate and lead logistics related projects
• Support and liaise with Sales and Operation team on order and supply management
• Propose and investigate cost saving initiatives
Regular status / communication reporting to customers / traders.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely supply of product
• Ensure that all logistics / sales paperwork is accurate and produced in a timely manner.
• Liaise with carriers to ensure there are sufficient trailers for loading on time every time
• Ensure key business partners are updated on a daily basis with details on any supply issues that may arise
• Liaise with Department of Agriculture to ensure Veterinary procedures upheld always
• Stock controlling and rotation.
• Credit control
• Liaise with Offsite storage facilities ensuring that movement documents are complete and accurate.
• Ensure completeness of paperwork required by the Costing Department for all container trading within deadlines.
• Ability to verify import protocols with the relevant permits from international suppliers
• Any other support as per business demands.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

• Experience in logistics is mandatory
• Insight experience would be desirable
• Excellent data entry, MS Excel and MS Outlook skills a key requirement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English and Zulu)
• Flexibility and ability to manage change
• Project management skills desirable
• A valid driver’s licence is essential
• Willingness to travel to visit State Veterinarians.

CORE BEHAVIOURS

• Approachable, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable.
• Attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and proven ability to handle multiple tasks / priorities
• Effective time management skills with an ability to work on own initiative
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with people at all levels
• Team player and individual contributor
• Customer and results focused and be highly committed to providing excellent standard of service to all customers both internal and external, promoting the company professionally and enthusiastically at all times


FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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