Thabile Nkosi

Manage imports buying for the company. Work with the Planners, Production Manager and the Product Managers. Relay Planners need the supplier. Keep track of all the lead times in terms of production time to shipping time until the containers get to the destination port. Provide updates to the CEO and the Directors. Work closely with the CFO to ensure foreign suppliers are paid on time. Ensure production lead times are known as well as the shipping time from different countries. Understand the product and the rates from different countries in order to book forward cover. Building a good working relationship with foreign suppliers.

Liaise and plan with the Procurement Manager and all the regional heads as to what stock is needed monthly. <br>Oversee forecasting. <br>Conduct price negotiations with the suppliers and order stock. <br>Get PI’s from the suppliers, check pricing, quantity, terms, description etc. <br>Create all PO for the supplier. <br>Ensure the bill is the correct pricing. Monitor shipments and liaise with clearing agents. <br>Once the vessel docks ensure the correct process is followed before goods enter the warehouse for distribution.<br>Monitor the invoicing until the stock gets to the relevant warehouse. <br>Ensure internal and external customers get their stock on time.<br>Liaise with the origin office for bookings of the import shipments. Track and trace, ensuring shipments are cleared through customs. Communicate with clients and provide them daily updates.