Overview
Shipping Assistant Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape at Clicks Group Limited
Listing reference: 019894
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 7 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: market related
EE position: Yes
About our company
Clicks Group
Introduction
The purpose of this role is to to ensure that all import orders for the Clicks Group are placed and shipped on-time and in full, within the best possible lead times and at the lowest cost, ensuring compliance to all legislative requirements.
Job description
Job description
To create Purchase Orders within the agreed timeframes.
To email Purchase Orders to suppliers within the agreed timeframes.
To confirm Purchase Orders within the agreed timeframes.
To upload all Import Documents on Document Management System.
Follow up with vendors on all Purchase Orders past Latest Ship Date.
To send out unconfirmed report weekly to Category teams.
To proactively engage with vendors, category teams and Freight Forwarder on LSD changes and updating ERP system accordingly.
To establish Letters of Credits for all L/C Suppliers.
Minimum requirements
Minimum requirements
Job Knowledge
Essential: Basic understanding of Incoterms 2010
Essential: Basic understanding of manufacturing and shipping lead times.
Desirable: Knowledge of retail buying processes
Job Related Skills
Essential: Problem Solving Skills
Essential: Excellent Communication Skills
Essential: Analytical Skills
Essential: Computer Literacy
Essential: Ability to multitask
Job Experience
Essential: A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the Shipping/Imports/Exports environment with exposure to freight forwarding, shipping lines and/or customs clearing
Desirable: 1 year experience in Logistics/Supply Chain/Retail
Education:
Essential: Grade 12
Desirable: Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management.
Completencies
Working with other people
Analysing
Planning and Organising
Delivering results and meeting customer’s expectations
Title: Shipping Assistant
Company: Clicks Group Limited
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
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