Export Controller - Isando

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Automotive industry is seeking to employ an Export Controller to join their team based at Head Office, Isando, Johannesburg. This is an awesome opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your skills will make an immediate impact and your career can thrive.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in vehicle export, vehicle inventory management
• Diploma, Degree in International Trade, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• Matric or higher
• National Diploma or above major in International Trade, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• Experience working with foreign employees and in multinational companies preferred.
• Skilled in ERP system data entry & maintenance, proficient in advanced Excel functions for statistical analysis and stocktaking
• Code 8 licence
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Read and write in English

• Draft, review, export sales contracts for complete vehicles.
• Follow up the issuance, amendment and verification of L/Cs to identify and mitigate hidden clause risks, and align document requirements for presentation.
• Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and customs documents, complete bank document presentation and payment collection tracking to ensure timely receipt of payment.
• Resolve trade discrepancies and rectify L/C inconsistency issues, coordinate with domestic headquarters finance and legal teams for full risk control.
• Create, revise, freeze and manage master data of overseas distributors and end customers in SAP system, ensuring accurate records of supplier qualification, credit term and pricing policy.
• Log full marine shipment information including booking schedules, bill of lading details, terminal charges and customs clearance delivery confirmation data in designated systems in real time.
• Conduct regular reconciliation between logistics records and financial accounts to rectify entry errors and guarantee traceable supply chain data.
• Lead local tendering projects for bulk complete vehicle procurement as well as special body fitting parts (sewage tankers, dump trucks etc.).
• Compile tender announcements, technical commercial bid documents, verify supplier qualifications including local South African ABS & VESA certification compliance.
• Organize bid opening, comparison and evaluation, issue tender result reports, and follow up formal contract signing and supplier performance supervision.
• Align technical parameters with production and engineering teams to ensure all modified bodies comply with South African national vehicle regulations.
• Develop monthly/quarterly stocktaking plans for finished trucks and spare parts.
• Conduct on-site physical counting, reconcile physical stock against system book records, prepare surplus & shortage analysis reports and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor stock age and slow-moving vehicle inventory; propose inventory optimization solutions and cooperate with sales teams on liquidation plans.
• Verify inbound & outbound documents to prevent account-item mismatch, and support local South African tax & external audit inspections.
• Conduct physical inspection and acceptance of local advertising supplies, exhibition materials and dealer promotional kits against contracted specifications & quantities, reject non-compliant goods and arrange replacement & return with vendors.
• Register acceptance records of marketing expense documents, submit paperwork to finance department for expense verification.
• Filing and control the execution of marketing budgets.