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, offered by Hire Resolve on behalf of their client. The position involves overseeing international purchasing, shipping coordination, and customs clearing operations. The successful candidate is expected to have extensive experience in clearing and forwarding, including specific knowledge of rebate facilities, bonded stores, and SARS customs compliance. Hire Resolve is a South African recruitment company specializing in placing professionals in permanent and contract employment across various sectors, including Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing, and Finance, within South Africa and Africa. What you will do * Manage international purchase orders and supplier communication. * Coordinate shipments, vessel schedules and freight forwarding activities. * Prepare customs entries and ensure accurate tariff classifications. * Manage customs deferment accounts, rebate facilities and bonded stores. * Ensure compliance with SARS customs regulations. * Liaise with clearing agents, suppliers and customs authorities. * Verify shipping documentation and maintain accurate records. * Monitor shipping costs, payments and operational efficiency. Requirements (from the original advert) * Shipping and Forwarding Diploma (one-year full-time qualification from the School of Shipping or a comparable recognised maritime training institution). * Minimum 5 years' experience in shipping, clearing and forwarding. * Proven experience in customs entries and SARS clearing procedures. * Strong knowledge of bonded stores, rebate facilities and deferment accounts. * Understanding of Incoterms, tariff codes and international shipping documentation. * Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office. * Ability to work independently and manage customs clearing functions. * Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a Shipping and Forwarding Diploma and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the shipping, clearing, and forwarding industry. They must demonstrate proven expertise in customs entries and SARS clearing procedures, possess strong knowledge of bonded stores, rebate facilities, deferment accounts, Incoterms, tariff codes, and international shipping documentation. Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office is essential, along with the ability to work independently and manage customs clearing functions. A valid driver's licence and reliable transport are also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/clearing-and-forwarding/warehousing/parow/international-purchasing-customs-entry-clerk-id-7611968 Source: jobmail
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At a glance
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Microsoft Office
- Agile / Scrum
- Driver's licence
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