Shipping Operations Lead at FrieslandCampina

About the job

• Are you able to draw up, monitor and alter an optimal Shipping Operations plan as well as coordinate export?
• Can you consolidate demand and supply of raw materials, tin plates and ingredients from the point of ETA Wharf to Warehouse? Then look no further.

What We Ask

• First degree in any discipline
• Minimum of 7years Working Experience
• Knowledge in Maritime service / shipping operations.
• Knowledge of production and logistics in an FMCG / Food environment.
• Knowledge of Advanced Planning Systems (would be responsible for SAP R/3, ECC, BW once WAMCO implements SUMMIT).

What We Offer

• A dynamic, challenging and innovative work environment.
• We believe in nourishing growth and offer training and personal development.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Responsibilities

• Draw up operational and tactical planning for all Imported Finished Products, Raw & Packaging Materials.
• Planning and coordination of administrative activities to ensure West Africa Export production plans are met accordingly and also follows up to see that shipments are delivered in a timely manner.
• Ensure on-line booking of vessels with shipping lines, documentations and E2E shipment process of Export orders.
• Manage inventory levels according to the inventory management guidelines.
• Resolve operational failures and help implement processes for continual improvement.
• Manage service provider relationships to deliver against defined service, quality, cost and performance targets.
• Ensure prompt payment of local service providers according to FCW payment terms.
• Monitor or report on new or current legislation, which may impact on the operations.
• Act as liaison between the OpCo and Corporate Procurement in annual sea freight tenders.