Purpose of the Role

1. To facilitate overall Business performance through the efficient and effective movement of goods to and between Company sites.
2. To maintain and develop all logistical activities associated with purchasing, inventory, transfer and transportation of goods.

• Coordinate and monitor all logistics activities carried out internally and by third parties, including importing, exporting, transportation and storage, ensuring adherence to established procedures.
• Adhere to operational budgets.
• Analyse the efficiency and cost of logistical alternatives and make recommendations to reduce rotation and transportation costs and time.
• Ensure that logistics information in Company systems is complete, accurate and up to date.
• Ensure compliance with customs requirements and regulations.
• Create and update a distribution schedule.
• Oversee all internal and external goods allocations.
• Maintain interactive relationships with suppliers and end-users.
• Verify documentation of all goods both received and shipped.
• Track and report the inventory and shipping/receiving records of goods.
• Maintain an orderly documentation flow by complying with company policy and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor the quality, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods.
• Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
• Implement health and safety procedures.
• Verify import and export documentation against commercial invoice values for liquidation of payment from destination to ZAR.
• Scan and upload to Sharepoint all import / export documentation.
• Assist with Customs tariffing of export load lists.
• Update logistics invoice register and export calendar.
• Liaise with foreign agent/s for receipt of import clearance invoices.

2.2. General Administration

• File and safeguard records within area of responsibility.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.
• Capture new service providers and suppliers onto the database of suppliers.
• Capture the changes made to supplier details on the supplier database.

2.3. Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities.
• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

• Qualification (Degree or Diploma) in Logistics or Supply Chain
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a logistics environment
• Valid Code EB drivers' licence