Job Title: Inventory Specialist
Location: JHB – Northern Suburbs
Reference: PTA000290-SM-1
Job Summary:
Duties & Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
– Detail oriented, able to multitask to meet deadlines.
– Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills.
– Must have good knowledge about customs clearing procedures at the South Africa Ports and conversant with current trends in the maritime industry.
– Must be conversant with the current INCOTERMS and always negotiate the best deals for the Company with the Freight Forwarder and Clearing Agent when applicable.
– Ability to identify key contacts for follow up; excellent ability to communicate status updates to team and cross-functionally to ensure understanding.
– Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle.
– Strong relationship-development skills resulting in long term mutually beneficial client relationships.
– Self-motivated; Able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests in a timely manner.
– Strong leadership skills: Ability to drive and motivate team to achieve results within the department.
– Strong organization, planning and project management skills.
– Ability to work in a time-sensitive and high-volume environment.
– Ability to drive work both independently toward the successful attainment of department goals and project completion dates, and as part of a team to leverage input and knowledge base of others within the company in providing well rounded and thoughtful information and solutions to the business.
– Good problem-solving skills to effectively influence decision making in key negotiations.
– Basic knowledge of Health and Safety requirements within the Telecommunications industry.
EDUCATION:
– Must be a holder of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply, or B.Sc. in Logistics and Material Management. Professional Qualification in CIPS or CILT, or MSc in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
– 8- 10 years relevant working experience with increasing levels of responsibility and at least 3 years in a Specialist role.
Package & Remuneration:
Market Related – Market Related
To Apply: