German Import- Export Clerk

Abc Worldwide; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the beverage industry in Cape Town seeks a German Import / Export Clerk to manage procurement and logistics. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Additional skills in Pastel and German are advantageous. The role involves coordinating with suppliers and clients, preparing quotations, and ensuring timely deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Procuring various products from local and international suppliers.
• Preparing quotations for cross-trade and import shipments for clients.
• Coordinating with freight forwarders to obtain air, sea, and courier quotes.
• Placing orders with various international and local suppliers.
• Monitoring and following up with suppliers to arrange pick-up dates.
• Daily follow-up on open orders with suppliers.
• Organizing and expediting courier, air, and sea transport.
• Keeping clients informed about orders and delivery times.
• Monitoring customer accounts for due payments/invoicing.
• Maintaining good relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Product costing.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

5 years of professional experience in procurement/logistics

Experience with Pastel

Experience with letter of credit payment methods

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

German language skills

Valid work permit if required

Own vehicle

Job description

German Import / Export Clerk

We are a growing company that supplies raw materials, equipment, and spare parts to the beverage industry in Africa on behalf of major German and European manufacturing companies. To strengthen our team in Cape Town, we are looking for an Import / Export Clerk.

Qualifications

• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• At least 5 years of professional experience in procurement / logistics, import, and export
• Experience with Pastel – advantageous
• Experience with letter of credit payment methods – advantageous
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• German language skills – advantageous
• Valid work permit (if required)
• Own vehicle

Main Responsibilities

• Procuring various products from local and international suppliers
• Preparing quotations for cross-trade and import shipments for clients
• Coordinating with freight forwarders to obtain air, sea, and courier quotes
• Placing orders with various international and local suppliers
• Monitoring and following up with suppliers to arrange pick-up dates
• Daily follow-up on open orders with suppliers
• Organizing and expediting courier, air, and sea transport
• Keeping clients informed about orders and delivery times
• Monitoring customer accounts for due payments / invoicing
• Maintaining good relationships with suppliers and customers
• Product costing
• Tasks are not limited to the above; the role may also include other secretarial duties when support is needed