Procurement & Logistics Officer

Reference: 10118 MLR
Consultant: Michelle le Roux 

Job Description: 

  • Process orders and follow-up on third party orders
  • Run analysis and execute reports
  • Perform and update inbound shipments
  • Update ETA as request, maintain late orders
  • Assist with import receiving
  • Update and maintain import airfreight report
  • Liaise with suppliers to build relationships, ensure the best pricing and source alternative suppliers as required.
  • Check and confirm that all import/export documentation are in order
  • Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers
  • Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements.
  • Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers
  • Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities
  • Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements by ensuring accurate picking of inventory by team
  • Ensure all inventory is prepped and packed as per each project’s requirements
  • Available for stock take is compulsory

Qualifications: 

  • Tertiary qualification related to procurement, supply chain, logistics, buying
  • 5+ years relevant work experience
  • 2+ years supervisory/management experience
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to negotiate contracts and payment terms
  • Accurate maintaining of records and ensure that goods and services are of high quality
  • Strong Leadership skills
  • Ability to work under pressure – prioritising tasks
  • Good Relationship building
  • Valid driver’s License
  • Clear understanding of procurement ethics
  • ERP/MRP experience eg. SAP
  • Proficient on Microsoft office (excel, word etc)

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.