Inbound Coordinator

**Inbound Coordinator**: **POSITION SNAPSHOT**: - JobReq ID: 48581- Type of work: On site- Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent- Full/Part Time: Full time- Location: Johannesburg, ZA**OUR COMPANY**: Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play. Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region - in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions. At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why. In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals. We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work. : **Job Purpose**: We are looking for an Inbound Coordinator that will be reporting into the Logistics Manager and will be responsible for managing the process of receiving and processing incoming materials, supplies, and products in a company or organization. This role involves coordinating and overseeing the logistics of inbound shipments, ensuring that products arrive on time and are properly documented and tracked throughout the receiving and inventory processes. **Responsibilities**: - Coordinating the logistics of shipping and transportation, including arranging for the loading and unloading of cargo and ensuring that all necessary documentation is in order - Managing the process from start to finish, including coordinating with other departments within the company as needed - Developing and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, and other partners involved in the process - Monitoring and reporting on export activities and performance, including tracking sales, analyzing market trends, and identifying areas for improvement. - Developing and implementing standard operating procedures for logistics. - Managing and optimizing transportation costs, including negotiating rates with carriers, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. - Ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and quality standards. Desired Skills: - Ability to problem solve - Attention to detail - Strong communication skills - Strategic thinking - Ability to perform under pressure - Deadline driven **Requirements**: - BCom Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Years of experience - Thorough knowledge of logistics and supply chain management principals - Experience with transportation and logistics software tools for managing documentation and tracking shipments. - In-depth understanding of trade regulations and customs procedures **Why should you apply?** - We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow. - Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an international setting. - You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies. - We help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development. - You will work in a healthy and safety environment, as safety is a key priority area in Bridgestone. **MORE INFORMATION**: **We are looking forward to hearing from you** **DISCLAIMER**: Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMIA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that eve