- Johannesburg
- Salary: R40 000.00 - R50 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: General
- Reference: NPr001436/PAM
Vacancy Details
Employer: Network Recruitment
A solid understanding of finance, specifically related to purchase orders, is crucial, as well as proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the entire import process, from order placement to product delivery, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely execution
- Manage relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs agents to ensure smooth import operations
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory management
- Ensure all necessary documentation for imports, including bills of lading, invoices, and shipping documents, are accurately processed and filed
- Negotiate freight rates and terms with suppliers and logistics providers
- Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring that they align with budgetary and financial goals
- Monitor import costs, tariffs, and duties to minimize expenses and optimize profitability
- Track and analyze import performance, providing regular reports and recommendations to improve processes
- Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs, and trade laws, including documentation, permits, and certifications
- Implement and improve import procedures to streamline operations and reduce lead times
- Supervise and mentor the import team, providing guidance and support for development
Minimum Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in an import management role, with at least 2 years in a managerial position
- Strong knowledge of import regulations, customs requirements, and international shipping
- Solid understanding of financial processes, including purchase order management
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Excellent negotiation, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team development and performance
- Experience in the retail, FMCG, or supply chain industries
- Knowledge of global trade practices and emerging trends in import/export regulations
How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria and are prepared for a stimulating and fulfilling career opportunity, we encourage you to apply directly or contact Pabalelo Morena.
For more information or finance related roles, please visit our website on https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/
Kindly note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks, your application may not have been successful. However, your profile will remain in our database for consideration for future suitable positions.
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About Network Recruitment
Network Recruitment
Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.
Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.
Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.
Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.
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