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