A well known international automotive manufacturing company based in Eastern Cape is looking for an Export Analyst to join their dynamic team, applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in Finance department
Duties & Responsibilities
- Managing the entire export process and preparing export shipping plans and instructions.
- Working closely with key stakeholders i.e. production, handling agents, transporters, port authority, clearing agents etc. in order to make sure that the desired targets and schedule commitments are met.
- Managing CP8 yard capacity and flow of export vehicles to the port in line with vessel schedules and port stacks.
- Regularly communicating with customs broker to ensure shipments are customs released and landing order documentation are sent to the relevant authorities and shipping lines
- Verifying, approving and allocating customs, freight, transport and other related costs.
- Facilitating and controlling export of fully built-up vehicles (FBU’s) including maintenance of customs master data, systems integration of shipping data and communication of information to key stakeholders.
- Ensuring electronic archiving of customs documents are up to date and complete for audit and verification purposes and in compliance with customs legislation.
- Co-ordinating claims against service providers, compiling, registering and submitting damage report to company insurance agents and other parties.
- Co-ordinating export formalities and requirements for customs clearance, transport and loading of vehicle and components.
- Performing statistical analysis from information obtained internally and externally,
and present information on imports, exports, damages, demurrage, etc. at various forums. - Managing service provider performance based on agreed KPI’s.
- Establish and maintain Good relationships with port authorities, shipping lines and transporters to avoid cost over-runs and delays in movement of import and export cargo.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- National Diploma/ Degree in Logistics
- Minimum 4-5 years freight forwarding and logistics experience
Skills, Attributes & Other requirements
• A working knowledge of Purchasing/Logistics, APDP and Accounts Payable processes
• Accuracy with Financial calculations
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Must have accountability, strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Must be pro-active and be able to take initiative
• Must have good analytical skills and be able to pay attention to detail
• Good computer skills (Ms Office & SAP)
• Be willing to work flexible hours
Kindly submit your CV to sibusiso@boikagogroup.co.za before 15 October 2023