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Inventory Control & Logistics - Fibre
Digicel
- Port-of-Spain
- Not disclosed
- Permanent full-time
- Updated 06/01/2015
- Charlene Murray
Inventory Control & Logistics
Primary objective of the job:
- Generally responsible for preparation and documentation of import and export logistics.
- Ensure that all import & export logistics challenges are successfully achieved.
- Manage all aspects of import & export operations in accordance with customs guidelines.
- Select the best delivery options at the most competitive prices.
- Receiving, issuing, handling, and accounting for inventory stock
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Documentation:
- Record and maintain all relevant tracking files/reports on a daily basis.
- Prepare and submit requisition for Broker's invoice and Export documentation.
- Processing Customs entries and support bills.
- Assists in preparation of reports and analyses for key stakeholders.
- Provides support to internal and external audit teams to provide requested documentation.
- Supports manager decision making with accurate information as needed.
- Schedule the pickup of items which are transported via courier services.
Liaison:
- Liaise internally with Finance department to facilitate the disbursement of URGENT cheques
- Liaise with Customs Brokers and Couriers on a daily basis.
- Attend external meetings with shipping companies to arrange trans-shipment routes.
- Review, negotiate and approve contracts with freight forwarders for imports and exports.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import law and procedures, tariffs and duties, licenses and restrictions.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant import/export regulations related to inventory reporting and to ensure proper accounting principles are being followed.
Accounting:
- Reviews inventory position daily and weekly against outstanding orders and forecasts and takes action to expedite inbound shipments to meet demands.
- Verifies accuracy of physical inventory when needed.
- Track shipments from pickup through delivery so that accurate, up-to-date information can be provided regarding any shipment.
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation related to Inventory Accounting processes and procedures.
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
- Diploma in Business Administration or Logistics Qualification
- Three years' import and export experience
- Previous work related experience of Jamaican exports would be preferable
- Certification in Customs Regulations and Documentation is an asset
Functional Skills:
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Project Management skills
- Flexible and able to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of Customs processes
Ref: TT-121114 ICL