Purchasing & Shipping Clerk

Rimus Trading Agency Limited, importer and distributor of foodstuffs, is seeking to recruit a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join the Purchasing and Shipping department.

Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, the candidate will be joining an existing team and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Monitoring of stocks and sales trends
• Placing orders with suppliers, after verifying required volumes and specifications, detailing price, quality, quantity, delivery date and any special arrangements which may be necessary
• Ensuring that an adequate supply of material is present at all times and avoiding excessive stock holding
• Organising the delivery of orders by evaluating different transport or shipping alternatives in terms of cost, time and reliability
• Following up orders and communicating with all departments concerned the expected delivery dates
• Being responsible for product costing and price changes, as well as any internal and external communication regarding products
• Keeping abreast of customs procedures which may influence the cost and timely delivery of purchased merchandise
• Coordinating customs clearing and forwarding of merchandise

Education and experience:

• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Applicants would ideally have experience in a similar role

Skills

• Able to adhere to strict deadlines
• Organised and possess an eye for detail
• Good negotiation skills
• Computer literate and Proficient in the use of Excel

Interested applicants should be living in Malta and in possession of a valid work permit.