Trade & Transport Compliance Specialist, Johannesburg

Our client, a globally recognized leader in technology with over 130 years of innovation, driving societal and industrial transformation toward a more productive and sustainable future, is seeking a Trade & Transport Compliance Specialist. This role is based in Longmeadow, Gauteng, and focuses on developing, maintaining, and enhancing transport and logistics processes to optimize the delivery of products and materials to both internal and external clients. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

Key Responsibilities: Acting as point of contact for customs brokers in case of clarification needs (e.g., regarding valuation or classification of products). Auditing customs brokers regarding the correctness of customs entries, invoicing, and archiving. Managing the necessary documentation and online forms for the efficient, cost-effective, and lawful execution of all import/export activities. Maintaining and sharing with colleagues, as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export laws and procedures, tariffs, duties, licenses, and restrictions. Uses various transportation software systems to facilitate material movement, planning and scheduling. Prepares and updates monthly logistics schedule to ensure deliveries to customer locations and coordinates product delivery schedule with project / sales team. Coordinates daily activities to track location and movement of finished goods and raw materials via all transport modes, re-routes freight as needed to meet demands and minimize cost. Works closely with transport service providers and brokers to assure efficient, cost-effective execution of business requirements, obtaining necessary transport permits and codes, prepares transportation paperwork for import and export. Data management Supports the development and implementation of improved processes and systems and maintains master data when required.
Qualifications and Skills Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Transport or Logistics management. 5 years of relevant experience. Must have worked on SAP. BOL advantageous. Strong knowledge of transport planning and order handling process. Must be a team player, customer oriented and an ability to perform under pressure. Solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills. Microsoft office experience essential for role.