Imports Administrator

Imports Administrator | Cape Town | CBD | Woodstock | Permanent

Imports Administrator needed in Cape Town CBD: import documentation, LC (Letter of Credit) and TT (Telegraphic Transfer) payments, FEC (Forward Exchange Contract) management, landed costing and Excel. R22 000 - R30 000 CTC - based on experience

Onsite

Cape Town - CBD

INDUSTRY: retail, sporting goods, outdoor, merchandise, head office, consumer goods

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Imports Administrator to join the Imports team at Head Office, reporting directly to the Imports Manager.

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a similar role, such as Imports Administrator, Import Clerk, Shipping/Logistics Administrator or Imports Coordinator.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, clearing agents and banks.
• Retail, wholesale or merchandise supply chain exposure (advantageous).

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and/or Accounting (essential).
• Import Certificates or Diploma in Supply Chain Management (advantageous)

imports, import administration, importing, shipping, freight, cargo, courier, freight forwarder, clearing agent, customs clearing, logistics, supply chain, merchandise, suppliers

• Capture and verify main order details, and review and sign off pro-forma invoices.
• Administer all supplier, courier, cargo and shipping processes, including shipment tracking and reporting.
• Liaise and correspond with suppliers, freight forwarders, banks and the merchandise department.
• Set up tariff sheets and complete final costing of products (landed cost).
• Process LC (Letter of Credit) and TT (Telegraphic Transfer) payments, prepare the cash requirement forecast and manage FECs (Forward Exchange Contracts).
• Reconcile import accounts, the month-end Import Journal and EFT payments.
• Code weekly bank statements accurately and timeously.
• Maintain accurate import records, files and documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Assist with Imports department projects and ad hoc tasks.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (essential), including formulas, VLOOKUPS, pivot tables and reconciliations.

• Working knowledge of import documentation and processes:
  • pro-forma invoices,
  • commercial invoices,
  • packing lists,
  • bills of lading / airway bills, and
  • customs clearing.

• Understanding of Incoterms, tariff classification, duties and landed cost / product costing.

• Experience processing Letters of Credit (LC) and Telegraphic Transfer (TT) payments to overseas suppliers .
• Understanding of cash requirement forecasting and Forward Exchange Contract (FEC) management to cover foreign currency exposure
• Sound financial administration skills:
  • import account reconciliations,
  • month-end journals,
  • EFT payments, and
  • bank statement coding.

• Advanced Excel: VLOOKUPS, pivot tables and reconciliations.
• Computer literate in MS Office and Outlook;
• Experience with an ERP, accounting or merchandise system (advantageous).

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong numerical and analytical accuracy.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of record keeping.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Innovative and resourceful with tenacious problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills.

If Interested, send your CV with your Imports experience matching the job requirements to:

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