- Johannesburg
- Salary: R40 000.00 - R50 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: General
- Reference: NPr001490/PAM
Vacancy Details
Employer: Network Recruitment
- Oversee the Import Process:
- Manage the entire import operation, from order placement to product delivery, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely execution.
- Supplier & Logistics Coordination:
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs agents to ensure efficient import operations.
- Forecasting & Inventory Management:
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate inventory forecasting and stock management.
- Documentation Management:
- Process and file all necessary import documentation, such as bills of lading, invoices, and shipping documents, accurately and efficiently.
- Freight Rate Negotiation:
- Negotiate competitive freight rates and terms with suppliers and logistics providers.
- Purchase Order Management:
- Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring alignment with budgetary and financial objectives.
- Cost & Tariff Monitoring:
- Monitor import costs, tariffs, and duties to control expenses and maximize profitability.
- Performance Tracking & Reporting:
- Track and analyze import performance, providing regular reports and recommendations for process improvements.
- Compliance with Regulations:
- Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs laws, and trade requirements, including documentation and certifications.
- Process Improvement:
- Implement strategies to streamline import operations, reducing lead times and improving efficiency.
- Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor the import team, fostering professional growth and team performance.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- 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, organizational, 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 qualifications and are ready for a rewarding career opportunity, apply directly or contact Pabalelo Morena.
For more information on finance-related roles, visit our website: Network Recruitment International.
Important Notice:
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your profile will be kept in our database for future opportunities.
For further inquiries, contact:
Pabalelo Morena
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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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