Supply Chain Administrator Opportunity at Sasol

An Administrator in Supply Chain Cross Border Exports at Sasol is crucial for the seamless execution of international trade operations. This role involves meticulous coordination of the entire cross-border sales order cycle, ensuring full compliance with complex shipping, Customs and Excise, and Port regulations. The Administrator acts as a central point of contact, liaising with internal teams, external service providers, and international customers to guarantee timely and accurate delivery of goods and documentation. Success in this position requires a high degree of accuracy, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a deep understanding of international trade logistics, contributing directly to Sasol's global supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all requirements in shipping, Customs and Excise, and Port regulations.
• Guarantee full compliance with the Zero Rated VAT act concerning Exchange control and INCO terms employed.
• Utilise SAP 100% for all export processes, requiring specialist SAP export knowledge.
• Maintain a safe working environment by strictly following standards and procedures and complying with all legal/regulatory requirements.
• Possess specialist knowledge of Incoterms, customs and excise documents, Bills of Lading, CTO's, Rules of Origin, and all customs documentation.
• Adhere strictly to all planning and shipping schedules.
• Coordinate the total cross-border sales order cycle for road and rail exports, aiming for 100% On-Time In-Full With Accurate Content (OTIFWAC) on export documents.
• Identify and mitigate export report risks effectively.
• Ensure no missed deliveries and no late export documentation packs.
• Execute exports in accordance with Letter of Credit (LC) and other credit terms and conditions, ensuring 100% compliance and no exports on acceptance.
• Compile accurate clearing and forwarding documents, provide monthly feedback reports, and ensure no audit findings or penalties.
• Maintain an audit trail for all export documentation, ensuring up-to-date and accurate filing and storage of information.
• Deliver final documents to customers within set time limits, achieving 100% OTIFWAC.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions daily, analysing trends.
• Liaise effectively with service providers, local and international customers, and banking institutions to ensure on-time delivery in accordance with credit guarantee guidelines.
• Represent customer service by aligning new customer orders with requirements, managing stock alignment, credit releases, follow-ups, tracking information dissemination, and query resolution for a positive customer experience.
• Manage relationships with service providers and customers effectively.
• Adhere to all safety, road, rail, and export regulations, preventing penalties and findings.
• Perform regular data clean-up exercises and updates on SAP, including regular testing, to ensure clean and up-to-date information and SAP functionality.

Why Join the Company

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company, deeply rooted in South Africa, offering unparalleled career opportunities within a dynamic and innovative environment. Inspired by its Purpose of 'Innovating for a better world', Sasol is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of its organisation and is the key to its growth and success. Joining Sasol means becoming part of a team that values accountability, drives results, and is dedicated to continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages personal and professional development, with ample opportunities for learning, skill enhancement, and career progression within a leading industrial enterprise. Sasol invests in its people, providing a platform to contribute to significant projects that impact both the economy and the environment, making it an employer of choice for those seeking a challenging and rewarding career.

How to Apply

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• 4-5 Years Cross Border Export experience
• Specialist Knowledge of SAP Export process and common export practices
• Specialist knowledge on export documents requirements and customs clearance procedures in Africa and BLNE destinations
• Minimum Grade 12
• Certificate in Exports or Clearing and Forwarding would be an advantage
• Required Personal and Professional Skills: TC_Document Management, BC_Communicates Effectively, TC_Action Planning, BC_Manages Complexity, BC_Plans and Aligns, BC_Drives Results, TC_Office Administration, TC_Planning and Organisation, BC_Ensures Accountability, TC_Multi-tasking