Job Description

Listing reference: woolw_000709
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 November 2023
Position summary



Industry: Freight, Import & Export
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Are you interested in an ISC Imports Logistics Co-Ordinator career in Woolworths Supply Chain and Logistics?
Job description

Main Purpose


To cost effectively co-ordinate origin forwarding, shipping, clearing and delivery of all international imports in accordance with organizational policy and procedure and comply with relevant local and international laws and process.

Minimum requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate bookings with international forwarder by ensuring cargo are transported the most cost-effective way, meeting customer and supplier needs
• Approve all shipment bookings in Import system and with air forwarders in accordance with Woolworthxe2x80x99s pre-shipment technology release authorization process
• Manage all import documents from suppliers ensuring compliance to company policy, local country and international laws and procedures
• Prepare and submit relevant import documentation to finance for establishment of Letter of Credits and for payment as per payment terms
• Prepare and edit customs clearances for all import shipments in accordance with company policy and legislative requirements
• Arrange all inspections as per legislative requirements (Custom Stops, Anti- Smuggling Daff, States Vet, NRCS etc.)
• Prepare Cargo Due documents for submission to NPA
• Apply for Import permits as appropriate
• Prepare delivery documents for Forwarding/Clearing agent/Warehouse & Shipping Lines to effect collection and delivery of shipments
• Signoff all service providers invoices for payment in accordance with rate agreements and SLA
• Submit all import documents to WW Finance as per SLA
• Complete the landed cost prior to vessel arrival
• Communicate with import related authorities, customers and suppliers in all relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support and activities
• Attending to incidents logged on CA Unicentre Service Desk
• Investigate and process relevant import claims
• Ensure PO, Shipment data and all events as per critical path is updated timeously in import system
• Consolidate data from import systems and publish to buy departments and customers
• Meet regularly with customers to provide guidance and information on all import related matters
• Adhere to corporate governance principles
• Participate in OEC process

Key Competencies


Systems, processes & Technical competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of delivery process
• Thorough knowledge of Customs & Excise documentation
• Thorough knowledge of Harmonized Customs Tariff classifications
• Thorough knowledge of suppliers document layout (invoice, packing list)
• Thorough knowledge of Incoterms
• Knowledge of warehousing processes: receipt & dispatch
• Knowledge of EDI to Customs (Compu-Clear Wisetech or similar)
• Knowledge of port and shipping line procedures
• Knowledge of the Customs & Excise regulations
• Knowledge of VAT requirements
• Computer literate and ability to analyse figures and information

Finance and or Business:

• Ability to analyse and interpret financial and performance indicators at a detailed level
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the business measures and targets relating to own role

Health & Safety:

• Have an understanding of relevant legislation

Customer & Environment:

• Ability to quickly develop a knowledge and understanding of the suppliers, customer and service provider business and demonstrates a passion for customer delivery
• Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of own role on service delivery to internal and external customers
• Customer Service mind-set

Self:

• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Able to work flexible hours in line with the business requirements

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS


What theoretical knowledge (e.g. degree / diploma) does the job require?

• Relevant Tertiary qualification (i.e. Diploma, B-tech qualification or Degree)
• Supply Chain Management certificate / diploma an advantage
• Understanding of related technical terms, processes and procedures pertaining International supply chain
• Proficient in working on Excel and a Customs clearance system

What experience (e.g. previous exposure) does the job require?

• Relevant experience in a similar environment is compulsory

Other key requirements



The deliverables are not limited to the accountabilities specified in the job profile. These key accountabilities highlight the focus areas of the job. Specific and/or additional deliverables can be requested by management. The key responsibilities and accountabilities may change from time to time in response to changes in business strategy, operational requirements and shift rotation.


xe2x80x9cAs a proud South African brand, Woolworths is committed to transformation. Meeting our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our recruitment decisionsxe2x80x9d