Imports Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full time
Job Title: Imports Buyer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Imports Buyer to join our team at West Coast Personnel. As an Imports Buyer, you will play a critical role in supporting the Imports department in maintaining appropriate inventory levels and executing cost reduction initiatives for products and sea freight.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, prepare, and generate orders to meet demand using system and Excel-based tools.
  • Monitor and react to changes in the supply chain effectively and timeously.
  • Manage shipment costings and maintain system and data templates.
  • Monitor, escalate, and action supplier non-conformance.
  • Prepare 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.
  • 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 information to 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.

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.


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