RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 3 years' experience in purchasing and supply chain management MINIMUM QUALIFICATION : Grade 12 certificate – Matric Relevant tertiary qualification in purchasing and supply chain advantageous BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS: Dynamic, proactive individual with the ability to multi-task and seek creative solutions.
Being unafraid of hard work, this individual will need to cope well in a pressurized environment.
High levels of accuracy and integrity High energy levels Ability to work within a team Ability to build relationships both externally and internally PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: Support the African Branches in sourcing the best possible price on indent orders, to process orders timeously, offer strategic deals on parcels, offer aged stock and to communicate on going strategies from HQ through to the branches.
develop the branch sales and to grow tonnage sold to them by Exports KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Quick and accurate response to the branches request for quotes Increased tons sold to Branches and continuous growth.
Seeking out new potential suppliers for branches Offering new products Constantly seek to improve margin on buy outs through developing strong and trusting relationships with all suppliers.
Stock Control - Exports Warehouse Unallocated Stock - Exports Warehouse Weekly maintenance of sales orders to ensure they are current Checking GP's against expected GP Other tasks as instructed by management from time to time Process all branch orders and ensure quick delivery Weekly updates on open orders to be sent to the branches Manage all open sales orders for the branches Ensure all branches have access to all Export suppliers pricing Offer out all aged stock Understand logistical risks and opportunities Work with Logistics team to ensure all orders are planned efficiently Communicate all ongoing developments at HQ with the branches