LOGISTICS & INVENTORY MANAGERESS - Beauty & Cosmetics (logistics, inventory and cost accounting)
Management of all inventory and inventory related tasks from day-to-day management, forecasting, ordering, and costing.
HYDE PARK, Johannesburg- South Africa
START:A.S.A.P / Urgent
REPORT TO:Company Director
HOURS & SHIFTS:
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00
COST TO COMPANY & BENEFITS:
R36,000 per month GROSS
QUALIFICATIONS
Matric Certificate / Grade 12
Degree OR other qualification in Business Administration / Logistics or similar FMCG
BONUS - Qualification in Accounting / Book-keeping
BONUS - knowledge and understanding of the Spa/Beauty industries
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in import management, logistics, or related field
Strong understanding of import processes, customs regulations, and logistics
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Accounting Software (Sage / Pastel / Palladium) and import-related software
JOB DESCRIPTION & DUTIES:
1. LOGISTICS-manage the entire order cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction.
Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
Arrange warehouse, catalogue goods
Resolve any arising problems or complaints
Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirement
2. INVENTORY-ensure that all business operations have adequate stock to achieve their objectives.
Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures
Inspect the levels of business supplies to identify shortages
Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers
Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory
Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus
Analyze data to anticipate future needs
Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships
Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.
Product costing, standard cost updates, analysis of cost variance, and preparation of cost reports
Handling inventory, reporting, and reconciliations
Performing month-end closing activities and ensuring financial accounting related to revenue and costing is completed in a timely and accurate manner
3. IMPORT & EXPORT-Manage the shipment of goods
Ensure that shipment is done in accordance with the rules and regulation of Import and Export.
Engage with the insurance, tariffs and quotas.
Make categories of the shipment according to tariff coding system.
Liaise with custom agents to ensure shipment is done through customs.
Negotiate to reduce taxes and duties owed.
