Purchasing & Logistics Clerk

 The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring purchase orders are prepared and expedited in accordance with established time frames and within the format stipulated by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foreign purchase orders and weekly reports
• Update daily status of purchase orders
• Liaise with the company’s customs department on documentation required for importation  and exportation of goods
• Preparation of Caricom Invoices for exportation of goods
• Follow-up on foreign purchase orders, up to receipt of goods by warehouse or customer
• Follow-up with suppliers and shipping agencies on queries
• Laise with customers and foreign suppliers in a highly professional manner
• Liaise with shipping agencies and coordinate the shipping of goods from  foreign suppliers

Qualifications & Experience

• At least Level 3 from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) / Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
• Must have at least five (5) CXC including Maths and English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of international trade and logistics would be an asset
• Excellent negotiation skills 
• Effective analytical and communication skills
• The ability to multi-task effectively
• Effective interpersonal skills