At IOEC, we are seeking an Export Coordinator who is business minded, customer driven, driven and organised. The Export Coordinator is a key position, the person is the liaison between the company, it's suppliers, shippers and customers and carries the responsibility for maintaining high standards of competence, professionalism and service.
Key Responsibilities Include The Following
- 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 and Key Accounts Manager support and backup.
- Knowledge of the Export process
- INCO Terms
- Export Costings expertise
- Experience with exportation of mixed goods containers
- Experience with the exportation of fresh produce
- Computer literacy and an advanced knowledge of excel
- Knowledge of export costings
- Experience with exchange rates and foreign currencies
- Working knowledge of export documentation
- Must be able to converse in French
- Driven and determined
- Independent
- Excellent attention to detail
- Numerically minded
- Takes great pride in their work
- Multi-tasker
- Enjoys a pressurised work environment
- Proactive and assertive
- Good interpersonal skills
Company Description
IOEC is a dynamic, third-generation family export and international brand development business based in Durban. We export leading FMCG, building materials, and general merchandise brands to over 55 countries around the world. Established in 1972, we have associated businesses in several international markets.