Permanent - Buyer - eThekwini (Durban) - South Africa

Job Overview

• This role will include a focus on expediting import & local shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery whilst supporting our commitment to world-class operational excellence.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Execute the end-to-end process of import shipment, coordinating with international suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs to ensure timely delivery.
• Track and monitor all incoming shipments, proactively addressing any potential delays to mitigate supply risk.
• Ensure all import activities comply with international and South African laws and regulations including customs and tariff requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all import documentation
• Foster a culture of operational excellence by supporting initiatives to improve the import & local procure to pay process efficiencies, compliance and on time, in full delivery.
• Loading of relevant price lists and supplier documentation on agreed platforms.
• Ensuring that all sourcing activities are done in accordance with the Procurement Guidelines and SOP’s
• Reduction of demurrage costs and resolving any invoicing, quantity or price variances.
• BBBEE certificate collection and data capture. Ensure compliance with ISO and other accreditation standards as well as legislative compliance.

Minimum Critical competencies

• Excellent Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Proficiency in ERP and software systems. Analytical and methodical.
• Detail orientated with a commitment to accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Experience in import logistics and international trade advantageous

Qualifications: BCom Supply Chain/Logistics, CIPS, APICS or similar.
Experience: 3 years