Eastern Cape Jobs in Port Elizabeth Procurement Shipping Officer, Purpose: Administration and control of imports and certain exports including costing and customs clearing. Processing invoices from foreign and local suppliers for payments and reporting. Expediting of air and ocean shipments

Requirements: Minimum qualification: Matriculation certificate. Solid knowledge and experience in importing and exporting procedures and international freight. Knowledge and experience of shipping rates and procedures. Computer literacy – SAP (essential), Microsoft Excel, Word & Power point.

Responsibilities: Imports – issue clearing instructions with tariff headings of all INA, FAG. Capture, check and process invoices for all imports received. Follow up on outstanding invoices of international suppliers. Liaise with 3rd party providers for delivery of containers. Reconcile shipments with Finance department ensuring that it balances to month-end reports. Capture, check and reconcile Goods Receipts vs Invoices on SAP system. Check clearing agent’s invoices and documentation for ocean and airfreight charges. Capturing of data to determine an average import cost factor from various foreign suppliers. Customs act – adhere to act and update tariff items. Compile documentation for custom clearance. Produce invoices with tariffs headings to clearing agents. Liaise with internal customers, shipping companies, freight forwarders government authorities and external suppliers.

Interested and qualified candidates may forward CV’s to: janine@mpc.co.za