Warehousing Controller

Candidate Key Performance Outputs

• Coordinating container collections, lashing and strapping arrangements with relevant logistic companies.
• Preparing relevant shipping documents for Letter of Credit transactions ensuring that bank requirements and customs requirements are met by all parties.
• Ensuring all relevant Customs documents are filed electronically and send to SARS where audits are done monthly.
• Regular Status updates of sailing on all shipments to customers – if we are in control of freight.
• Ensure SOP’s are followed when delivering of collecting containers in terms of safety and compliancy.
• Writing SOP’s when there are gaps in our processes.
• Obtain shipping estimates for projects tenders and parts that are exported (Sea / Air / Road) as requested.
• Coordinating part sales collections on a daily basis to ensure cargo is collected in a timeous manner.
• Measuring and communication supplier performance quarterly ensuring OTD.
• Price negotiations on better rates and annual special pricing on rate cards.
• Update expected delivery date in the ERP System.
• Inform Sales team of expected delivery dates and highlight potential delays in advance.
• Expediting from order placement to delivery.
• Maintaining solid relationships with suppliers.
• Consolidate orders from more than one supplier to save on freight costs.
• Monthly supplier meetings to measure their OTD, service and costs.
• Compliance with Customer requirements on Exports / Imports.
• Verifying if orders placed have a valid demand.
• Ensuring that all orders are place within 36 working hours of demand being confirmed.
• Secure pricing for a fixed period, monitor the validity and ensure that we have the most current pricing loaded in the ERP.
• Stand in for Imports & Exports Buyer role when required.
• Working hand in hand with Workshop to arrange collections and deliveries, ensuring correct paperwork is issued and time slots coordinated with Workshop personnel.
• Ensuring all monthly statements from local suppliers are paid on time and that relevant documents are issued for approval of payment.
• Preparing weekly and monthly logistics reports (both Export and Import)

Candidate Requirements/Experience

• Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 5 years Export/Import experience.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Computer literate (Intermediate Excel/Word); AX PowerPoint.
• Ability to liaise at Buyer/Senior level with overseas companies.
• Ability to source/evaluate best rates/freight charges and terms.

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