Sales Export Administrator

Job Purpose 

We are looking for a Sales Export Administrator reporting directly to the Sales Manager: Exports based in Midrand Gauteng.
The purpose of this role is to manage the office functions and assist in attaining the Sales, GP and Administration budgets 

Responsibilities:
1.    Sales
•    Submit monthly orders by deadline date
•    Process consolidate and split orders to make up full loads for shipments
•    Prepare shipments
•    Prepare forecast for local and import orders by liaising with Planning for stock
•    Assist in the achievement of Budget
•    Calling customers to get orders and to make up shortfall
•    Liaise with other departments to ensure correct distribution of stock
 
2.    Customer Relations 
•    Ensure that all customers are updated on shipment progress and queries
•    Manage the efficiency of handling :
o    Customer queries relating to their orders
o    Customer satisfaction
•    Maintaining good internal and external relations.

3.    Administration
•    Ensure that:
o    All transport documents, schedule loading, liaising with transporters / warehouse and booking of vehicles are completed in-time for loading and shipments
o    Processing of all types of enquiries via email, phone or fax
o    Securing of stock
o    Organise transport documentation
•    Manage all Bill of Entry documents are completed in-time a day before loading and that all necessary documentation is present to complete the file/consignment
 

4.    Back Up Tasks
•    Liaise with Finance and customers alike with regards to the customer’s accounts.
•    Ensure that all finance related issues/concerns/queries are addressed
•    Processing of necessary documents to complete and ensure smooth completion of orders/consignments.
•    Preparing of IRCC documents
•    Ensure alternative plans are put in place in assisting the attainment of monthly budgets (transportation, orders, funds, stock)

Education and Experience
•    Matric
•    MS Office Intermediate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
•    SAP
•    Knowledge of export documentation and procedures/processes
•    2-3 years related experience
•    Export Qualification would be benneficial. 

Why should you apply? 
•    We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.
•    You never stop learning. You will have the possibility to develop yourself via our Learning Management System that is also connected to LinkedIn Learning.
•    Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an international setting.
•    You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies.
•    You will have the opportunity to experience a dynamic and challenging environment and work on different and innovative projects. 
•    We help you  to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development.
•    You will work in a healthy and safety environment, as safety is a key priority area in Bridgestone.