Procurement and Logistics Officer - Cape Town
Salary Negotiable
Cape Town,
Western Cape
11 days ago
Our client in the agricultural sector is seeking a Procurement and Logistics Officer to join their team, this role will report to the Supply Chain and Projects Manager.
Responsibilities:
• Process orders and follow-up on third party orders.
• Running of analysis and execute reports.
• Update inbound shipments and ETA requests, maintain late orders.
• Assist with import receiving and MIGO.
• Update and maintain import airfreight report.
• Liaise with suppliers to build relationships and ensure the best pricing.
• Source alternative suppliers as required.
• Ensure that all import/export documentation is in order.
• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and the customers.
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within the budgetary requirements.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers.
• Review the impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements by ensuring accurate picking of inventory by team.
• Ensure all inventory is prepped and packed as per each project’s requirements.
• S&OP and LEAN responsibility to be defined once implemented.
• Stock take.
Requirements:
• Matric certificate.
• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Must have good communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Relevant tertiary education.
• +2 years experience in management.
• Ability to negotiate and excellent relationship building skills.
• Understanding of procurement ethics.
• Drivers license.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Problem solving and organizational skills.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
Responsibilities:
• Process orders and follow-up on third party orders.
• Running of analysis and execute reports.
• Update inbound shipments and ETA requests, maintain late orders.
• Assist with import receiving and MIGO.
• Update and maintain import airfreight report.
• Liaise with suppliers to build relationships and ensure the best pricing.
• Source alternative suppliers as required.
• Ensure that all import/export documentation is in order.
• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and the customers.
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within the budgetary requirements.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers.
• Review the impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements by ensuring accurate picking of inventory by team.
• Ensure all inventory is prepped and packed as per each project’s requirements.
• S&OP and LEAN responsibility to be defined once implemented.
• Stock take.
Requirements:
• Matric certificate.
• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Must have good communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Relevant tertiary education.
• +2 years experience in management.
• Ability to negotiate and excellent relationship building skills.
• Understanding of procurement ethics.
• Drivers license.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Problem solving and organizational skills.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
Recruiter: Persona Staff Recruitment