Shipping Assistant

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Listing reference:

019894

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

7 May 2025

Position summary




Industry:

FMCG & Supply Management

Job category:

FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:

Cape Town

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

market related

EE position:

Yes

About our company




Clicks Group

Introduction




The purpose of this role is to to ensure that all import orders for the Clicks Group are placed and shipped on-time and in full, within the best possible lead times and at the lowest cost, ensuring compliance to all legislative requirements.

Job description




Job description

To create Purchase Orders within the agreed timeframes. To email Purchase Orders to suppliers within the agreed timeframes. To confirm Purchase Orders within the agreed timeframes. To upload all Import Documents on Document Management System. Follow up with vendors on all Purchase Orders past Latest Ship Date. To send out unconfirmed report weekly to Category teams. To proactively engage with vendors, category teams and Freight Forwarder on LSD changes and updating ERP system accordingly. To establish Letters of Credits for all L/C Suppliers.

Minimum requirements




Minimum requirements

Job Knowledge

Essential: Basic understanding of Incoterms 2010 Essential: Basic understanding of manufacturing and shipping lead times. Desirable: Knowledge of retail buying processes

Job Related Skills

Essential: Problem Solving Skills Essential: Excellent Communication Skills Essential: Analytical Skills Essential: Computer Literacy Essential: Ability to multitask

Job Experience

Essential: A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in the Shipping/Imports/Exports environment with exposure to freight forwarding, shipping lines and/or customs clearing Desirable: 1 year experience in Logistics/Supply Chain/Retail

Education:

Essential: Grade 12 Desirable: Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management.

Completencies


Working with other people
Analysing
Planning and Organising
Delivering results and meeting customer's expectations

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1417307
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned