Description:

Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Imports Manager to oversee and manage the importation of goods and products for our company. The Imports Manager will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of imported goods, as well as maintaining compliance with all import regulations and requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of import processes, customs regulations, and logistics, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Imports Ordering, Matching of costs, Receipting and Invoicing Management
• Vendor/Supplier and contractor coordination via conformance and performance management
• Constantly measured output and risk reduction
• Direct involvement in and Management of all Imports transactions
• Reconciliation of imports supplier payments. Performance management including coordination of internal audits and self-assessments
• Initiation and management of payments to foreign suppliers according to the Company’s Forex Policy
• Collation of high-level reporting including management, analytical and statistical input to output.
• Drafting, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures, including all quality documentation
• Management of processes and exception transactions with analysis and resolving of queries
• Implementation and maintenance of all management controls with focus on optimization of resources through system enhancement and process efficiency
• Coordination of all Projects related to Imports
• Management and reporting of all Outstanding Sales and Purchase Orders on a continuous basis
• Statistical and Performance Evaluation reporting for all Imports transactions per supplier and division
• Compliance aligned to appropriate product and imports standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in import management, logistics, or related field
• Strong understanding of import processes, customs regulations, and logistics
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and import-related software
• SAP knowledge is advantageous