Danfoss 2021 Logistics Internship

Danfoss has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Logistics Intern for a period of 1 year based at its operations in Johannesburg, Gauteng.  The purpose of the role would be to deliver a service within the areas of freight and import/export from and/or to Danfoss suppliers, distribution centres, manufacturing plants, campuses, and customers.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Preparing & processing customs procedures with customs for import and export.
• Managing inbound/outbound customs documentations.
• Coordinating with Custom authorities, freight forwarders and Internal/external customers.
• Delivering high quality freight, shipping and import/export services measured against the various Service Level Agreements.
• Monitoring and coordinating transportation services with 3PL, Danfoss factory and cross trade shipments.
• Coordinating with Custom authorities and internal partners on Global trade management information such as Tariff codes for products etc.
• Delivering data and analysis of RFQs and logistic services suppliers’ performance.
• Booking shipments on daily basis.
• Analysing and suggesting improvements in respect to transit time and cost.
• Coordinating with SARS and EY on preparing PTP application (start to end process).

Background & Skills

It would be ideal, however not essential, for the ideal candidate to possess:

1. knowledge related to the compliance of local customs regulation.
2. Custom clearance knowledge as well as preparation of inbound and outbound custom documents.
3. knowledge of import/export regulation and compliance in South Africa as well as North African countries.
4. the ability to handle local Custom queries independently.
5. knowledge of HS code Tariff system.

The successful candidate will:

• display the ability to work independently
• demonstrate attention to detail / quality
• possess good planning and organising skills
• be a good problem solver
• have a customer focus orientation
• build stakeholder relationships
• show initiative
• be a team player
• display strong written and verbal communication skills.

How to apply?

To apply for the Danfoss Logistics Internship CLICK HERE

Closing date: Unspecified