Exports Controller at Famous Brands

About the position

Introduction

To provide high quality service to internal business units and our International Franchise Partners. Performing all Export responsibilities in an accurate and official manner, managing risk exposure. Ensure that we remain compliant within all aspects of Exchange control and SA VAT Legislations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Able to apply and adapt to Exports protocol
• Ensure that Exports operate within the legal requirements stipulated via SARB & SARS and shipments files are filed and stored as per Export requirements
• Understanding applying of Incoterms
• Ensure documentation for all exports are correctly processed through Customs - obtain relevant VOC's if required
• Manage internal processes reporting on financial impacting factors
• Manage the Claim process with our International Franchise Partners
• Monitor and report on Foreign proceeds received as per Exchange control legislation
• Manage daily and report weekly on Inventory control for stock locations
• Ensure Exports picking progress is updated daily and communicated to relevant BU's - Planning and Operations
• Monitor and manage exports staging capacity throughout peak periods, ensuring space availability for picking, inspections and loading to continue
• Ensuring that the correct process is followed concerning Product recalls communicated
• Monitor and report on shelf life requirements in line with FIFO
• Manage and report on consignment shortages / overs. Ensuring that the claim control sheet is updated, investigations executed within the time frames and corrective measurements taken according to EC & SA VAT Act legislations
• Understand the documentation requirements pertaining to the export of perishable shipments
• Monitor Debtors accounts closely and provide support to AR for releasing of foreign funds and allocating of payments
• Oversee and manage Government inspection requirements - ensuring that product labelling and specifications are adhered to

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum of 3 years' exporting experience
• Knowledge of Exchange Control & SA VAT legislation
• Knowledge of Incoterms
• Familiar with all aspects of Road, Sea and Airfreight exports
• A minimum of Grade 12
• Diploma in International Trade Managemnet (Exports) or (Imports) or a Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Ability to easily adapt to regulation changes
• Good Organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Good computer literacy in MS Office, Excel