Job Description
Import Administrator will play a crucial role in overseeing the tracking of incoming imports, ensuring all documentation is filled in correctly and recorded timelessly. Â Establishing good relationships with customers and vendors. Updating and maintaining shipment information in our in- house system. The role will include supporting the existing import team with all admin-related matters.
Salary: Market Related
Job Requirements:
- Matric
- Experience in Supply Chain Management and steel preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar role.
- Solid Communication Skills (written and verbal).
- Strong admin skills, filing and documentation management.
- Proven experience in cost estimation, preferably within an import/export or logistics environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent understanding of international trade regulations, tariffs, and customs procedures.
- Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory management:
- Coordinate with inventory management to track incoming shipments and update the import master daily.
- Update the import master when new documentation is received such as Bill of lading dates etc.
Claims Management:
- Liase with shipping agents, suppliers and all relevant parties with ongoing shipping claims from start to finish.
Documentation Management:
- Maintain accurate records of all estimates, invoices, and related documentation.
- Ensure timely submission of documentation to relevant departments for further processing and payment.
- Keep all import files in order and always organised.
- Ensure all necessary documentation is prepared and process correctly.
- Support the existing imports team.
Vendor and Supplier Relations:
- Communicate effectively with vendors, suppliers, and shipping agents to gather necessary information and to ensure a smooth import process is followed and resolve any issues that may arise.
