Trader Assistant

SUMMARY:
A rapidly growing company withint the FMCG sector has a new opportunity for a Trader Assistant to support the Sales force at a Global level. You will play an integral part in supporting the Global VP Sales as the company grows internationally towards delivering the ambition of being the next billion-dollar brand.

POSITION INFO:
POSITION  :    TRADER ASSISTANT
AREA          :    SOUTEHRN SUBURBS- CAPE TOWN
SALARY      :    MARKET RELATED

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
This person will assist and coordinate the selling of the company''s products outside of SA, consistently seeking out opportunities within a global arena. The key to success will be strong administrative skills relating to the workflow of buying/selling, logistics skills liked to export as well as the ability to build and foster amazing relationships with intentional partners and customers.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed Matric
• Degree/Diploma in Business preferred.
• Min. 3- 5 years’ experience in similar type of a role
• Good understanding of E-Commerce and its value chain.
• Experience in shipping and logistics management
• Experience in coordinating freight forwarding globally.
• FMCG/Food& Beverages/Manufacturing industry eperience is HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software (ERP) 
• Proficiency in other languages (beneficial)
• Due to the nature of the role, it will be required to sometimes work outside of normal working hours.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support in handling various purchases and sales of commodities.
• Data entry and management of all assigned customer orders, shipments, and customer correspondence.
• Carry out all administrative responsibilities relating to the purchase/sale of target commodities. 
• Assisting with the processing of paperwork for special orders, including margin or option purchases. 
• Assisting with the filing systems for all relevant documentation.
• Establish and maintain contact list of suppliers, logistics, customers for easy referencing. 
• Perform any other general administrative duties as assigned or required.
• Track and analyse factors that affect price movement, such as trade policies, weather conditions, political developments, or supply and demand changes. 
• Maintain contact with assigned customer accounts. 
• Manage assigned customer problems with shipments.  
• Assisting with the Identification of issues affecting clients. 
• Maintain current and up to date daily invoicing reports. 
• Additional sales/accounting support as defined and required.
• Maintenance of the data bases relating to clients, purchase items, customers and so forth. 
• Work closely with customers, and monitoring accounts receivable. 
• Assist with the preparation of monthly reports for senior management.
• Assist with information gathering and analysis of the market. 
• To ensure export documentary legislator compliance in accordance with both South African and importing country requirements are met with despatching of consignments.
• Obtain all relevant permits, import, and export certification for the consignments Inform the relevant parties of the transport requirements.

Should you feel that you meet the requirements for the above mentioned role please email updated CV to:
sabera.rehman@------

Please note that if you have not received a response within 10 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful. However, please keep a lookout on our website, www.------ for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.

 

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