Imports & Exports Manager at Famous Brands

Famous Brands; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Import/Export Manager to oversee compliance with Exchange Control and VAT legislation. This role involves managing the import/export processes, ensuring cost-effective operations, and maintaining key relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in exports, a strong understanding of regulations, and excellent leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will drive efficiency and compliance across the Group's operations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in exports and 3+ years in imports.
• Strong understanding of Exchange Control and export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage import/export processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee the export/import team and maintain high standards.

Skills

Export regulations knowledge

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to perform under pressure

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Adaptability to regulation changes

Education

Grade 12

Degree in Commerce or Logistics

Tools

MS Office

Data processing systems

Job description

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

• Assume full accountability for the Group's Import and Export processes
• Manage the service we provide to our export customers
• Ensure all exports are managed cost effectively
• 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
• Submit yearly budgets for the Imports & Exports division and report on monthly financials and petty cash expenses
• Manage the Export document and market inspection requirement for Group Development Export Project for both AME & SADC
• Assist and support AME & SADC with Development outsourced warehouse solution through our Freight forwarding partner (receiving, storage & loading)
• Have a clear understanding of the Import and legal requirements for the countries where we trade in terms of imports
• Calculate landed cost pricing on import consignments when requested
• Work closely with procurement on import projects and trading terms
• Work closely with Treasury for the booking of forward cover and any special requests to be communicated to the SARB
• 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
• Investigate and report on all Audit request notifications received from SARB & SARS
• Oversee and monitor the import and exports consignments tracking schedule
• Report on supply chain financials - sundry account / AP risks / Debtors
• Manage and report on import service fees charged per consignment
• Maintain an expert knowledge of Incoterms and insurance requirements
• Manage key relationships with all stakeholders:
• Export Partners
• Import suppliers
• Procurement
• Corporate e.g. Treasury / Tax division
• Finance
• AME / SADC
• Central Planning
• Export RCOE's / Import BU
• 3rd Party distributors
• Compliance Team
• Debtors
• Manage the export & import team, and ensure that their work is at the required standard
• Ensure that the export & import team receives the required training and knowledge to function in the role
• Ensure that the exports & import team operate within the audit requirements of the company
• Assist markets with alternative supply chain solutions in case of border restrictions / closures
• Support and assist relevant depots with obtaining and renewing of Export ZA Accreditation (FBICP, MPP, CMDC; WCPDC; KZNDC)
• Manage and oversee Export processes across the Group - FS / WCP / KZN

Desired Experience & Qualification

• MS Office experience
• At least 5 years' Exports experience
• Understanding of Exports regulations and how to apply
• Understanding of Exchange Control
• Exposure with the exportation of perishable commodity
• At least 3 years' Imports experience
• A minimum of Grade 12
• Preferably hold a Degree in Commerce or Logistics
• Good leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• The ability to perform well under pressure
• Ability to adapt to regulation and process changes
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Advanced skills in MS office - word, excel, power point
• Familiarity with data processing systems
• Project administration experience
• Reporting experience