Assistant Import Export Planner

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an Assistant Import Export Planner in Durban to coordinate the full order process from initial request to final delivery. The role requires a BCom or a 2-year Diploma in International shipping with at least 2 years in import/export, plus knowledge of SARS/SARB documentation and regulatory permits.

The candidate will liaise with customers, suppliers, transporters and clearing agents, while ensuring stock availability and smooth cross-functional collaboration to

Qualifications

• BCOM Degree or minimum 2-year Diploma in International shipping.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in an import export environment.
• Experience in Customs, Import, Export, Veterinary, PVOC (advantageous).
• FMCG Perishable Food background (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Liaise with all stakeholders to plan and confirm the full order process, through each milestone event.
• Communication with customers, suppliers, transporters, shipping lines and clearing agents.
• Arrange and apply for all regulatory certificates, permits and inspections, as required.
• Complete all shipping documentation in accordance with SARS / SARB requirements.
• Close interaction with internal cross-functional teams across the Supply Chain.
• Perform research into global trading situations and statutory requirements.
• Make recommendations on where opportunities exist to improve the current import/export process.
• Liaise with the planning teams to ensure stock availability and avoid out of stock situations for import/export stock holdings.
• Update the planning trackers with the appropriate import/export information.
• Review alternate scenarios to address exceptions in the import/export process.
• Dealing with queries, customer requests and problem solving.
• Investigate route-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Participate as an integral member of cross functional teams to deliver import / export orders as planned.
• Leveraging your decision making to drive optimal business practise, while improving time, costs, and process.

Skills

Import/Export experience

Customs knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Education

BCom Degree or Diploma in International shipping

Job description

About the job Assistant Import Export Planner

• BCOM Degree or minimum 2-year Diploma in International shipping
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in an import export environment
• Experience in Customs, Import, Export, Veterinary, PVOC (advantageous)
• FMCG Perishable Food background (advantageous)

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with all stakeholders to plan and confirm the full order process, through each milestone event.
• Communication with customers, suppliers, transporters, shipping lines and clearing agents.
• Arrange and apply for all regulatory certificates, permits and inspections, as required.
• Complete all shipping documentation in accordance with SARS / SARB requirements.
• Close interaction with internal cross-functional teams across the Supply Chain.
• Perform research into global trading situations and statutory requirements.
• Make recommendations on where opportunities exist to improve the current import/export process.
• Liaise with the planning teams to ensure stock availability and avoid out of stock situations for import/export stock holdings.
• Update the planning trackers with the appropriate import/export information.
• Review alternate scenarios to address exceptions in the import/export process.
• Dealing with queries, customer requests and problem solving.
• Investigate route-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Participate as an integral member of cross functional teams to deliver import / export orders as planned.
• Leveraging your decision making to drive optimal business practise, while improving time, costs, and process.