South Africa: Imports Buyer

Date	2024-06-27
Job Title	Imports Buyer
Employer	More Information
Salary	R25 000
Category	Transport Logistics Warehouse
Location	ZA / South Africa

Job Summary

The main purpose of this role is to support the Imports department in maintaining appropriate inventory levels and executing cost reduction initiatives for products and sea freight. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about international procurement and accustomed to working within a complex supply chain. Essential Duties and Responsibilities § Plan, prepare, quantify and generate orders to meet the demand (System & Excel based). § Monitor and react to changes in the supply chain effectively and timeously. § Shipment costings. § Maintain the System and data templates. § Monitor, escalate and action supplier non-conformance. § Prep and manage vendor payments. § Liaise with agents on VOCs and tariff determinations. § Maintain and update new and current supplier database. § Support the execution of new product development. § Letter of authority applications and levy returns § Shipment tracking. § Liaise with freight agent, manage the importation delivery schedule. Escalate risks to shipments arrivals and manage the local delivery schedule nationally. § Manage freight rates and documentation. § Maintain log sheet for service delivery. § Update System and planning schedules accurately and timeously with ETDs & ETAs and payment dates. § Distribute the information to the relevant stakeholders. § Expediting and checking for compliance for foreign and local payment documentation. § Maintaining Import files for Auditor compliance. § Keeping schedules updated with relevant product customs duties. § Stock queries in relation to ETAs. Education & Experience Requirements § Tertiary qualification preferred but not essential (NQF 5 supply chain management) § 3 – 4 years experience in a similar role in Imports/procurement/shipping § Solid understanding of incoterms (FOB EXW CFR) – MANDATORY § Exposure to fast moving consumer goods is advantageous. § Excel skills, process driven, mathematically inclined. Skills and Abilities § Ability to problem solve and use initiative. § Excellent verbal and written communication. § Detail oriented and deadline driven. § Ability to work in a pressurized environment. § Flexible, accountable, responsible, reliable, disciplined. § Excellent administrative skills § Analytical § Works well independently and within a team § The ability to set priorities/time management skills.

Imports Buyer position available in ZA, South Africa. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2024-06-27 in the Transport Logistics Warehouse category

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