SHIPPING CO-ORDINATOR

Shipping Coordinator

Midrand, South Africa

On Site

Company

At DSM-Firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Purpose

• Monitoring reports to plan and execute outbound activities
• To perform the administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing of materials, products, parts, supplies and equipment

Responsibilities

• Run VL10 on a regular basis to plan for deliveries
• Create OBDs and shipments according to GI dates
• Plan deliveries by liaising with transporters
• PGI all shipments dispatched on a daily basis.
• Manage all transport related non conformances
• Maintain shipment costing in the shipments.
• IBD shipment creation
• Share clearing instructions and shipping documents with forwarders/clearing agents
• Laisse with external warehouse regarding expected shipments
• Update customer services and planning on shipment ETAs
• Shipment costing for all inbound shipments
• Checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods, rejecting unsatisfactory items where necessary
• Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped and creates purchase order

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in Shipping or Logistics activities in the Food Industry
• National Diploma/Bachelors degree in Transport/Logistics or equivalent
• Experience in Export shipments (East, West Africa & SADC)
• SAP experience

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;

Our Commitment

DSM-Firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate:theres a place for everyone at DSM-Firmenich.

DSM-Firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. DSM-Firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.