21 Oct
JSM Business Services
Cape Town
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Logistics and
Procurement Officer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of
3 years of hands-on experience in handling solar PV projects procurement, with a strong
background in handling international container shipping/ freight forwarding and a proven
track record in solar energy projects.
Key Responsibilities:
For renewable energy projects worldwide: -
- Analyze market data and industry benchmarks to uncover insights and identify
best practices and savings opportunities
- Develop and execute category strategies based on data insights and category
knowledge.
- Evaluate and propose potential suppliers,
ensuring compliance with quality
standards.
- Validate projected savings from sourcing events.
- Independently lead and support strategic sourcing events and supplier
negotiations.
- Communicate with business unit leadership to understand requirements and
support decision-making.
- Build and maintain strong client and supplier relationships for effective
procurement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with
organizational goals.
- Ensure goods receipts from suppliers and deliveries to customer on time: resolve
issues that might arise with deliveries (in/out) at warehouse / port / customs /
transportation company.
- Ensure that all deliveries are in accordance with procedures and policy's set by
Company and governing authorities such as customs, VAT and export control
- Create and validate customs and freight documentation, timely preparation of
export / Domestic shipment documentation
- Follow legislation and procedures relating to quality, customs and safety
- Preparing and maintaining a delivery schedule and communicating to all
stakeholders;
- To work in Cost improvement initiatives in 4 areas (Inbound, outbound, Freight
and Customs/Duties)
- Support local implementation of global/cluster logistics improvement processes
- Synchronize ETDs and ETAs over the supply chain to ensure the correct delivery
date to customer
- Logistic planning of all the shipments in line with requirements and in
coordination with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Managing multiple lines of communication between Order fulfilment, factory
logistics teams, market company, end customers, logistics service providers like
Freight forwarders, customs brokers, truckers and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring the integrity of import / export documentation such as Bills of lading,
Commercial invoices and packing lists and other statutory documents.
- Continual review of shipment schedules and reporting exceptions if any to
relevant stake holders.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor' Degree in Engineering/ Diploma in Electrical with minimum 3 years of
relevant procurement and logistics experience
- Strong in Microsoft office
- Experience of working in Solar projects is must
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of material procurement of solar photovoltaic systems and
related technologies.
- Strong knowledge of handling end to end international shipping/freight
forwarding/logistics.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
Desired Skills:
- Logistics
- Procurement
About The Employer:
Their vision is unwavering: to achieve the lowest cost of green energy globally. With a determined team of experienced executives, we continuously innovate and mould the future of sustainable energy, pioneering advancements such as green hydrogen production.
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