Imports & Exports Manager at Famous Brands

Introduction

To manage the Import and Export process across the Group and to ensure that the Company remains compliant and functions within all aspects of Exchange Control, SA VAT legislation, Customs & Excise and VAT & Importing.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assume full accountability for the Group's Import and Export processes
2. Manage the service we provide to our export customers
3. Ensure all exports are managed cost effectively
4. Ensure exports and import operations operate within the legal requirements in terms of the Exchange Control, Customs and Excise and VAT and any other legal requirements that may apply
5. Submit yearly budgets for the Imports & Exports division and report on monthly financials and petty cash expenses
6. Manage the Export document and market inspection requirement for Group Development Export Project for both AME & SADC
7. Assist and support AME & SADC with Development outsourced warehouse solution through our Freight forwarding partner (receiving, storage & loading)
8. Have a clear understanding of the Import and legal requirements for the countries where we trade in terms of imports
9. Calculate landed cost pricing on import consignments when requested
10. Work closely with procurement on import projects and trading terms
11. Work closely with Treasury for the booking of forward cover and any special requests to be communicated to the SARB
12. Work closely with the International AP controller to ensure we remain aligned with Exchange control regulations and provide relevant import documentation to the SARB on time
13. Investigate and report on all Audit request notifications received from SARB & SARS
14. Oversee and monitor the import and exports consignments tracking schedule
15. Report on supply chain financials - sundry account / AP risks / Debtors
16. Manage and report on import service fees charged per consignment
17. Maintain an expert knowledge of Incoterms and insurance requirements
18. Manage key relationships with all stakeholders:
19. Export Partners
20. Import suppliers
21. Procurement
22. Corporate e.g. Treasury / Tax division
23. Finance
24. AME / SADC
25. Central Planning
26. Export RCOE's / Import BU
27. 3rd Party distributors
28. Compliance Team
29. Debtors
30. Manage the export & import team, and ensure that their work is at the required standard
31. Ensure that the export & import team receives the required training and knowledge to function in the role
32. Ensure that the exports & import team operate within the audit requirements of the company
33. Assist markets with alternative supply chain solutions in case of border restrictions / closures
34. Support and assist relevant depots with obtaining and renewing of Export ZA Accreditation (FBICP, MPP, CMDC; WCPDC; KZNDC)
35. Manage and oversee Export processes across the Group - FS / WCP / KZN

Desired Experience & Qualification

1. MS Office experience
2. At least 5 years' Exports experience
3. Understanding of Exports regulations and how to apply
4. Understanding of Exchange Control
5. Exposure with the exportation of perishable commodity
6. At least 3 years' Imports experience
7. A minimum of Grade 12
8. Preferably hold a Degree in Commerce or Logistics
9. Good leadership skills
10. Excellent interpersonal skills
11. Excellent writing and speaking skills
12. Excellent organizational skills
13. Excellent numeracy skills
14. The ability to perform well under pressure
15. Ability to adapt to regulation and process changes
16. Meticulous attention to detail
17. Energy and enthusiasm
18. Advanced skills in MS office - word, excel, power point
19. Familiarity with data processing systems
20. Project administration experience
21. Reporting experience