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Inbound Coordinator

POSITION SNAPSHOT

JobReq ID:  55605
Type of work:  On site
Type of contract:  Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Salary Range: 
Location: 

Johannesburg, ZA

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing the end-to-end Inbound import process for finished goods, from origin through customs clearance to warehouse delivery. Key stakeholders include 3PL’s, Sales Team and Logistics and Supply chain management team members.

Responsibilities:

 

Container Import process

  • Coordinate with freight forwarders, clearing agents, shipping lines and transporters to ensure timely movement of shipments.
  • Monitor shipment status, customs clearance, delivery milestones and ETAs, providing regular updates to Sales and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure accurate and timely Import related documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and related documentation.
  • Coordinate with warehouses to ensure timely receipt, accurate stock booking and resolution of quantity or documentation discrepancies.
  • Identify and resolve shipment delays, clearance issues and operational exceptions, escalating potential supply risks where required.
  • Contribute to process improvements, system implementations and supply-chain projects, including WMS, SAP and freight initiatives. Process owner for Inbound Imports on WMS/ SAP
  • Avoid Demurrage Costs through liaising with 3PL’s and managing Import schedules
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Inbound Import function to support cost and resource effectiveness
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of SARS Customs regulation and provide guidance/ input to ensure compliance and cost effectiveness

Reporting

  • Reporting (Power BI)- Container report (Weekly Basis)
  • Daily KPI tracking to be published
  • Attend to customer / Sales delivery queries

Administration

  • Prepare invoices for MIGO and MIRO
  • SAP system updates on master data
  • Daily processing and filling of documentation i.e. POD’s
  • WMS Super user

 

 

 

Qualifications & Experience Required

 

Education, Master, other certification:

  • Relevant Degree or Diploma in Logistics/ Supply Chain Management/ Customs

 

Experience (years):

  • Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in logistics / outbound planning/ Import and customs

 

Technical Skills:

  • Computer Literate: MS Word, Outlook & Excel (Intermediate level), Power BI
  • In depth understanding Logistical functions (Transportation / Distribution/ Warehouse)
  • SARS customs regulations
  • SAP experience advantageous
  • WMS experience advantageous
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Behavioral Competencies:

  • Taking Ownership
  • Stakeholder Management (Internal and External)
  • Good verbal & written Communication
  • Relationship Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Planning & Organizing, Analytical Skills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  • A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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