Inbound & Exports Planner

The South African Breweries; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking an Inbound & Exports Planner in Johannesburg. The role involves overseeing export and inbound processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing documentation. Candidates should have 3-5 years of operational experience in FMCG and a relevant bachelor's degree. This opportunity offers a chance to drive efficiency and productivity in logistics operations.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years operational or planning experience in FMCG.
• Deep knowledge of NoCC Logistics and Planning processes.
• Understanding of ABInBev Logistics and Planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the export & inbound process.
• Manage documentation required for inbound and export.
• Collaborate with suppliers to schedule and arrange shipments.
• Monitor and track shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• Resolve issues in the inbound or export process.

Skills

FMCG experience

Logistics management

Supply chain planning

Process improvement

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree in planning, Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Job description

Job title: Inbound & Exports Planner

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 05, 2025

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the export & Inbound process, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Manage documentation and paperwork required for inbound and export, including customs forms, shipping invoices, and export licenses
• Collaborate with suppliers and logistics providers to schedule and arrange shipments
• Monitor and track shipments to ensure timely delivery, ensure GIT reporting is accurate and timeously closed out
• Resolve any issues or delays in the inbound or export process, such as customs clearance problems or transportation issues
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of inbound and export activities, physically and systematically
• Stay updated on international trade regulations and changes in inbound and export requirements
• Provide support and guidance to other team members involved in the inbound and export process
• Analyse and evaluate inbound and export operations to identify opportunities for productivity improvement
• Collect and analyse data related to inbound and export processes, such as shipping volumes, lead times, and transportation costs
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the inbound and export operations and develop strategies to address them
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies and make adjustments as necessary
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management
• End-to-End Payments process management ensuring correctness of Payments
• Validation and Reconciliation of Vendor payment submissions vs internal systems in line with proper Accrual Management practices
• Raising of Purchase Orders upon validation, GRN Purchase Orders and handling of queries and the related aspects relevant to Inbound & exports Payments
• Clearing of payment blocks impacting exports customer & imports accounts to ensure on time payment and reconciliation
• Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Analysing transportation costs and negotiating contracts with carriers to optimize freight rates
• Ensuring compliance with import and export regulations, including documentation, licensing, and customs requirements
• Managing relationships with customs brokers and freight forwarders to facilitate smooth customs clearance
• Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement in logistics processes
• Analysing data and generating reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and transportation costs
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs
• Voyage management and closure
• Ensuring Import / Export query resolution
• Additional responsibilities as may be required

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant bachelor's degree in planning, Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• 3 – 5 years operational or planning experience in FMCG
• Deep Knowledge of NoCC Logistics and Planning processes, specifically inventory management
• Understanding of ABInBev Logistics and Planning principles
• Improvement through root cause and trends analysis using Belt methodology
• Transportation / Logistics jobs