PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Imports Controller will update and coordinate all aspects of the import shipments including the creation of Documentary letter of credits and assisting with special projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Creation of imports shipments and documentary Letter of Credits
● Reporting and supplier communication
● Liaising with the Clearing and forwarding agent on all metric exceptions and advising the relevant departments (merchandise, planning ,finance etc) of all exceptions
● Ensure imports documents is accurate and Customs compliant on the database prior to submitting to the clearing agent and banks
● Follow up of all outstanding documents from the suppliers to avoid late clearance
● Follow up all outstanding pro-forma and orders not released that is due for shipment ● Update of all events relevant to the shipment module on PLM database.
● Tracking, tracing and prioritizing of import shipments
● Controlling of imports schedule with all containers docking for delivery to the DC ● Assistance with weekly and month end reports
● Assistance with special projects
● General office administration (incl. filing, updating of reports, emails.)
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS:
● Matric
● Import/Exports qualification will be an advantage
● Imports/Exports experience will be an advantage
● Strong administration skills – Fanatical attention to detail and data accuracy,
● Computer Literacy: MS Excel, Outlook, G Suite
COMPETENCIES: Planning, organising and control; Detail Orientation; Stress Tolerance; Good Communication and Service Orientation
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.
PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.
