Logistics Supervisor
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Taste: Crafting unique technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. The role is based in Johannesburg South Africa (Onsite role). Be part of a strategic agile and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration!
Scope of the Role: Perform with minimal supervision highly complex activities related to the planning of logistics and the distribution of products ensuring the implementation of best practices. Responsible for managing and optimizing all logistics activities with a primary focus on customs clearance import/export operations inbound & outbound material flow and team development. The role ensures full compliance with customs regulations timely movement of goods accurate documentation and a continuously improving logistics workforce.
Where Youll Make a Difference
Customs & Clearance Management (Primary Focus):
- Lead and oversee all import and export customs processes to ensure smooth and timely clearance.
- Prepare verify and approve all necessary customs documentation (commercial invoices packing lists COO HS codes etc.).
- Coordinate closely with customs brokers freight forwarders port authorities and regulatory agencies to resolve clearance issues.
- Monitor tariffs duties VAT exemptions and regulatory changes to ensure full compliance and cost optimization.
- Ensure accurate classification of goods and proper application of INCOTERMS duty structures and customs policies.
- Track all shipments from port of origin to final delivery and proactively resolve any potential delays or discrepancies.
- Maintain updated records of all customs transactions and audits for internal and external requirements.
Inbound & Outbound Logistics Management:
- Manage inbound flow of materials spare parts and equipment ensuring proper receiving inspection and documentation.
- Coordinate arrival schedules with suppliers transportation companies and warehouse teams (Ensure timely dispatch of finished goods to customers or distributors)
- Oversee outbound shipments including packaging labeling loading and documentation accuracy.
- Coordinate with carriers to optimize transportation costs routes and delivery performance.
What Makes You the Right Fit What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business Administration or related field.
- 57 years experience in logistics operations with strong customs and clearance experience.
- Solid knowledge of export/import laws HS codes customs systems and INCOTERMS.
- Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP Oracle Odoo Microsoft Dynamics etc.)
- Developed and enforced SOPs covering customs inbound outbound and logistics operations.
- Driven process improvement initiatives
- Has experience in ensuring full compliance with company policies HSE standards and government regulations.
Very good command of English (written and verbal. Fluent proficiency
How Would You Stand Out
- Effective Delegation & influencing skills.
- Ability to arbitrate and or resolve conflict
- Strong collaborator & communicator with internal & external teams
Why Choose Us
- Work Profile: Permanent role
- Professional onboarding process
- Flexibility agility in approach to project execution
- Ability to work with multiple disciplines in a dynamic global environment
- Training opportunities
- Learning and development programs from day one
We are a global leader in taste scent and nutrition offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity national origin race age sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion gender identity & expression sexual orientation or disability.
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Required Experience:
Manager
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