• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or Shipping or Exports or related is preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience having worked as an Exports Logistics Administrator or related within the African markets is essential.
• Previous experience having dealt with third part Logistics companies and processing orders is essential.
• Previous experience having worked with Shipping or INCO terms is essential.
• Previous experience having worked within the Chemical Manufacturing or Distribution or related industries is essential.
• Previous experience working with an ERP System is essential, whilst experience working on JD Edwards or related is preferred.
• Previous Exports experience within the Subsaharan African markets is essential.
• Computer literacy with good Excel skills and an ability to work with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables are essential.
• Must be a team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as good interpersonal skills.
• The successful candidate must have strong administration skills and an attention to detail.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of current export activities as well as evaluating local and international export practices.
• Controlling and monitoring all contracts and SLA’s with export 3PL’s.
• Negotiating annual rate increases with export 3PL’s to ensure favourable agreements are reached.
• Ensuring the full export function complies with local and international policies and regulations at all times.
• Providing support and training on all Export activities as required.