Logistics and Procurement Officer – Developer – City of Cape Town,, South Africa
01 Nov 2024
Region:
Southern Africa
Country:
South Africa
Company:
Solar Capital (Pty) Ltd
Segment:
Developer
Experience:
3+

About the job

Job Description:We seek 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 project procurement, a strong background in 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 customers 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 policies set by the 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 with 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 the 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 fulfillment, factory logistics teams, market company, end customers, and 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 stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Diploma in Electrical with a minimum 3 years of relevant procurement and logistics experience
  • Strong in Microsoft Office
  • Experience working on Solar projects is a 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.

Apply here.