Job title : Inbound & Exports Planner
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 05, 2025
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Key Roles and Responsibilities :
Coordinate and oversee the export & Inbound process, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulationsManage documentation and paperwork required for inbound and export, including customs forms, shipping invoices, and export licensesCollaborate with suppliers and logistics providers to schedule and arrange shipmentsMonitor and track shipments to ensure timely delivery, ensure GIT reporting is accurate and timeously closed outResolve any issues or delays in the inbound or export process, such as customs clearance problems or transportation issuesMaintain accurate records and documentation of inbound and export activities, physically and systematicallyStay updated on international trade regulations and changes in inbound and export requirementsProvide support and guidance to other team members involved in the inbound and export processAnalyse and evaluate inbound and export operations to identify opportunities for productivity improvementCollect and analyse data related to inbound and export processes, such as shipping volumes, lead times, and transportation costsIdentify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the inbound and export operations and develop strategies to address themCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement initiativesMonitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies and make adjustments as necessaryPrepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to managementEnd-to-End Payments process management ensuring correctness of PaymentsValidation and Reconciliation of Vendor payment submissions vs internal systems in line with proper Accrual Management practicesRaising of Purchase Orders upon validation, GRN Purchase Orders and handling of queries and the related aspects relevant to Inbound & exports PaymentsClearing of payment blocks impacting exports customer & imports accounts to ensure on time payment and reconciliationMonitoring inventory levels and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goodsAnalysing transportation costs and negotiating contracts with carriers to optimize freight ratesEnsuring compliance with import and export regulations, including documentation, licensing, and customs requirementsManaging relationships with customs brokers and freight forwarders to facilitate smooth customs clearanceConducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement in logistics processesAnalysing data and generating reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and transportation costsImplementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costsVoyage management and closureEnsuring Import / Export query resolutionAdditional responsibilities as may be requiredMinimum Requirements :
Relevant bachelor's degree in planning, Supply Chain Management or Logistics3 – 5 years operational or planning experience in FMCGDeep Knowledge of NoCC Logistics and Planning processes, specifically inventory managementUnderstanding of ABInBev Logistics and Planning principlesImprovement through root cause and trends analysis using Belt methodologyTransportation / Logistics jobs