Import and Export Supervisor – Protein

A leading FMCG company is looking for an Import and Export Supervisor to join their team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Protein market.

Education:

• Matric

Skills/Experience required:

• At least 4 years’ experience in imports & exports within an FMCG company
• At least 2 years logistics experience
• Insight experience would be desirable
• Excellent data entry, MS Excel and MS Outlook skills a key requirement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English and Zulu)
• Project management skills desirable
• Willingness to travel to visit State Veterinarians

Job Description:

• Analyse forecast and liaise with Sales and Operations teams on Supply / Demand issues
• Manage Sales contracts – timing / coordinating product and logistics.
• Develop demand plans, interface on supply issues.
• High control of inventory to ensure high efficiencies
• React to market demand to ensure supply from Traders
• Participate and lead logistics related projects
• Support and liaise with Sales and Operation team on order and supply management
• Propose and investigate cost saving initiatives
• Regular status / communication reporting to customers / traders.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely supply of product
• Ensure that all logistics / sales paperwork is accurate and produced in a timely manner.
• Liaise with carriers to ensure there are sufficient trailers for loading on time every time
• Ensure key business partners are updated on a daily basis with details on any supply issues that may arise
• Stock controlling and rotation.
• Credit control
• Ensure completeness of paperwork required by the Costing Department for all container trading within deadlines.
• Ability to verify import protocols with the relevant permits from international suppliers
• Effective management of the Imports & Exports Co-Ordinator

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