International Purchasing & Customs Entry Clerk
- Location
- Parow, Western Cape
- Contract
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for an International Purchasing & Customs Entry Clerk at a leading, well-established home appliances and consumer goods distributor based in Cape Town. The position involves joining a dynamic team and is suitable for a meticulous supply chain professional with expertise in customs compliance, import/export regulations, and international trade documentation. What you will do * Prepare, process, and submit accurate customs entry documentation (EDI/SAD500) to ensure full compliance with customs regulations and tariff classifications. * Assist with foreign order placement, track international shipments, and liaise with shipping lines, freight forwarders, clearing agents, and transporters. * Calculate landed costs, check supplier invoices, inspect bill of lading/airway bill details, and maintain complete import/export audit trails. * Monitor lead times, resolve shipment discrepancies, track port health/SABS releases, and coordinate closely with warehouse and inventory management teams. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Education:** A recognized Diploma or Certificate in Shipping, Freight Forwarding, or Logistics Management is essential. * **Experience:** Proven hands-on experience handling customs entries, SAD500 documentation, and international import/export procedures is a strict requirement. * **Skills & Knowledge:** * In-depth understanding of customs tariffs, duties, incoterms, and SARS clearing processes. * Strong proficiency in ERP software and freight clearing systems. * Excellent numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and negotiation skills. Who should apply This role is for a meticulous supply chain professional with deep expertise in customs compliance, import/export regulations, and international trade documentation. Candidates should possess a recognized Diploma or Certificate in Shipping, Freight Forwarding, or Logistics Management, combined with proven hands-on experience in customs entries, SAD500 documentation, and international import/export procedures. An in-depth understanding of customs tariffs, duties, incoterms, and SARS clearing processes, along with strong proficiency in ERP software and freight clearing systems, is required. Excellent numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and negotiation skills are also expected. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/clearing-and-forwarding/other-clearing-and-forwarding/parow/international-purchasing-customs-entry-clerk-id-7609928 Source: jobmail
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