Cross Border Logistics Specialist

Recruiter:

Helen Wilson Recruitment

Job Ref:

3294343276

Date posted:

Friday, January 7, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

An established agricultural company based in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Cross Border (Export) Logistics Specialist with experience exporting Agriculture or Mining products in BULK across border into SADC countries. End-to-end Logistics experience is essential.

This execution administrator will work on the grains and oilseeds platform and will be involved in cross border movement of grains, oilseed, cakes and other raw materials for animal feed exports and imports.

Therefore, experience and knowledge of cross border movement, customs and excise processes, along with documentation (Phytosanitary certificates; Certificates of Origin; SADC certificate; SAD 500; Import permits etc) is essential.

The person will play an essential role in ensuring that our customers execution needs and wants are met and customer satisfaction achieved and maintained.

The candidate would also be expected to communicate and build relationships with customers, transporters, suppliers, service providers, shipping agents and storage facilities (among others).

Non-Negotiable requirements:

5 years relevant working experience in road freight export into Africa in Agri/Mining Industry
Candidates must live in or near the Bryanston area (20-25km radius)
Experience moving goods cross border via ROAD (Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Mozam and Zim)
Local regional movement of goods by road
Relevant diploma in logistics MIN. Degree highly preferred
Candidates must have a stable career history (job changes every 2 years is not acceptable)
Well spoken and written English
Must be willing and able to work long hours (08h30-18h00)

Essential Experience required for consideration

Experience and knowledge of cross border movement(Export and Import), customs and excise processes, along with documentation (Phytosanitary certificates; Certificates of Origin; SADC certificate; SAD 500; Import permits etc) is essential.
End-to-end logistical arrangements of BULK products into AFRICA via ROAD
Road freight management (Truck configuration, truck types)
Dealing with transporters, authorities, customers, suppliers, service providers, and storage facilities

Duties involve:

Pre-Planning of contracts with relevant trader
Keeping clients updated on contract movements.
Efficient Resolving of disputes and ensuring that client expectations are met (Logistical problem solving)
Identifying country specific documentation per export / import (permits / other paperwork)
Booking and tracking of road trucks from and to clients.
Ensuring all relevant paperwork in order prior to execution: Phytosanitary certificates; Certificates of Origin; SADC certificate; SAD 500; PODs
Manage the stock positions
Ensure all stock is reconciled on a regular basis and any discrepancies in stock volume is identified in a timely manner and corrective action taken
On time raising of invoices.
Control all dispatch and receipt reports from silo / warehouse to clients.
Communicate and build relationships with customers, transporters, suppliers, service providers, shipping agents and storage facilities

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