A global company is looking for an Inventory Specialist for a period of 6 months, that will have an oversight responsibility for the warehouse operations of the company together with the logistical arrangements required for international and local procurement of materials required for the operations of the company. The Inventory Specialist (Contactor) is to maintain a reliable and accurate inventory recording for the company for all inventory stored in the company Warehouse and Applicable locations. The Inventory Specialist (Contractor) must create and implement appropriate systems and procedures in procurement and warehouse management and maintain a full traceable administrative system capable of recording and filing all records and data for tasks completed. The Inventory Specialist (Contractor) is expected to work closely with internal customers as well as suppliers to be a good customer service point. The Inventory Specialist (Contractor) shall train and mentor warehouse team to ensure compliance with all process, procedures and policies and ensure the security and integrity of the warehouse function is met always. Weekly meetings will be required to be put in place with the warehouse for progress update and corresponding feedback be provided to the management team.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Inventory Specialist<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong>
\nLocation: <\/strong>JHB – Northern Suburbs
\nReference:<\/strong> PTA000290-SM-1<\/p>\n
\nDuties & Responsibilities<\/strong>:
\nRequired Skills:<\/strong>
\n– Detail oriented, able to multitask to meet deadlines.
\n– Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills.
\n– Must have good knowledge about customs clearing procedures at the South Africa Ports and conversant with current trends in the maritime industry.
\n– Must be conversant with the current INCOTERMS and always negotiate the best deals for the Company with the Freight Forwarder and Clearing Agent when applicable.
\n– Ability to identify key contacts for follow up; excellent ability to communicate status updates to team and cross-functionally to ensure understanding.
\n– Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle.
\n– Strong relationship-development skills resulting in long term mutually beneficial client relationships.
\n– Self-motivated; Able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests in a timely manner.
\n– Strong leadership skills: Ability to drive and motivate team to achieve results within the department.
\n– Strong organization, planning and project management skills.
\n– Ability to work in a time-sensitive and high-volume environment.
\n– Ability to drive work both independently toward the successful attainment of department goals and project completion dates, and as part of a team to leverage input and knowledge base of others within the company in providing well rounded and thoughtful information and solutions to the business.
\n– Good problem-solving skills to effectively influence decision making in key negotiations.
\n– Basic knowledge of Health and Safety requirements within the Telecommunications industry.<\/p>\n