Westlake: Logistics Administrator

REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 with at least 2 years experience in a similar role/ Warehousing/ Stock Control Qualification in International Freight Management/ Transport Economics or Supply Chain Management Advantageous Understanding of international import supply chain management Knowledge of domestic warehousing and courier operations Intermediate skills in Excel and SharePoint Strong administrative & numerical skills Demonstrated commercial acumen Working knowledge of CRM and ERP system – MS Business Central advantageous Highly professional with good written and spoken skills in English DUTIES Support the movement and storage of international inbound shipments Receipting of stock, track all shipments via waybill numbers Liaise with suppliers (China) and freight forwarders Track Customs clearance status and escalate as required. Liaise with the outsourced warehouse & couriers. Receipting, picking, packing and dispatching of stock Ensure shipments arrive as scheduled, stock is checked, unpacked & relabelled Maintenance of the store and ordering of store consumables Record and control all stock leaving the Stores. Complete supplier, freight forwarder and courier reports Conduct indent/production monitoring ensuring agreed ex-factory dates are met Consolidate freight by proactively manage factory shipping schedules Complete Freight Forwarder report & freight profit and loss calculations for all outlying “freight to supplier cost” ratios Perform regular cost comparisons for inbound and outbound freight Coordinate the annual tender process Handle, organise, manage, control essential supply chain operations documentation Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to enhance customer service, increase sales and efficiency and the overall profitability of the business Identify efficiencies and cost savings in work processes Responsive to all business contacts Participate in business improvement initiatives and projects Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.