Job Title
Logistics Administrator
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About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Johannesburg location in the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division. In this division we’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.
As the logistics administrator you will act as a liaison between sales, logistics, finance, quality and couriers in order to streamline delivery processes and transactional flows.
What You’ll Do
- Assisting with import, export and local shipment queries and quotes
- Process complete DSV documents when required (ASN, short dated or expired inventory, etc.)
- Warehouse SAP transactions (Daily PGIs, Goods receipt and write offs, etc.) – add all SAP transactions.
- Tracking export documents, checking them for accuracy and arranging for VOC as needed / required, attaching documents on SAP, and updating the export report.
- Working closely with finance department on monthly recons for revenue recognition.
- Inventory management
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Abbott Quality System
- Other related tasks to support cross functions.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain
- Must have up to 5 years working experience in Logistics / supply chain.
- Warehouse & inventory Management
- 3PL Management can be an advantage.
- Must have experience in managing and controlling exports, inbound (Sea freights / Airfreights)
- Customs requirement – understanding.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Office Software Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Business skills
- Good communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- SAP Logistics skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Ability to work accurately and methodically.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload.
- Ability to accurately complete paperwork
- Flexible approach to duties and tasks
- Good understanding of customer deliverables
Apply Now
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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