Procurement and Logistics Officer

Procurement and Logistics Officer required in Kraaifontein.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process orders (ZAPPR) and follow-up on third party orders,
• Run analysis and execute reports (MRP)
• Perform and update inbound shipments
• Update ETA as request, maintain late orders
• Assist with import receiving and MIGO
• 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

Requirements:

• 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 – prioritizing 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)