Export Co-ordinator (French Speaking)

FUNCTION:          EXPORT CO-ORDINATOR (FRENCH SPEAKING)

LOCATION:          TYGERVALLEY, CAPE TOWN

DURATION:          PERMANENT

SALARY:               R30 000.00 BASIC, PLUS COMMISSION

AVAILABILITY:    IMMEDIATE

NB: VACANCIES ARE APPLICABLE ONLY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL CITIZENS

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“TRS has a fantastic opportunity for a French Speaking Export Coordinator to join our Client’s Export Services team based in Cape Town.”

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The position would be responsible for executing the export transactions within the policies and guidelines of the company and provide assistance and back-up to the Business Development Managers.
• The position plays a key role in the liaison between the company, its suppliers, shippers and customers and carries the responsibility for maintaining high standards of competence, professionalism and service.

Key Responsibilities include the following:

• High level of mathematical understanding paired with a good knowledge and understanding of exports. Not looking for a clearing and forwarding person.
• Respond to enquiries or provide quotes for potential and existing clients.
• Implement financial procedures for confirmed orders.
• Execute confirmed orders / negotiate shipping and operational requirements / issue shipping instructions / supplier confirmation / documentation / stock control (expiry dates etc.) / shipping file cover / communication with clients / follow up on actual shipment
• Business Development Manager support and backup.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Matric certification and/or accredited qualification preferably or equivalent years of work experience in relevant field of work.
• An ability to be able to communicate in French.
• Knowledge of the Export process and Exports in general.
• A good understand of mathematics and numeracy.
• A good ability to work with numbers and a proven track record of doing so.
• Computer literacy and a working knowledge of excel including formulas.
• Knowledge of costings and working with exchange rates and foreign exchange would be preferable.
• Working knowledge of FMCG products.
• Working knowledge of export documentation.
• Knowledge of requirements for certain countries including various inspections.

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Contact:
Tanya De Bruyn

Tanya.de.bruyn@trssa.com
za.trsadd@trssa.com

Telephone number:
+2731 207 5145

TRS Staffing does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant South African legislation. As per legislation, due consideration is given to previously disadvantaged individuals.