DHL Vacancies

Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group’s air, ocean, and road freight specialist.

We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Global Forwarding Freight – South Africa has an opening for a PTP Tower Lead where you will be the subject matter expert in Payables and Procurement processes, use functional knowledge to apply relevant and appropriate levels of judgment and decision making, may serve as a consultant to senior management in expertise or skill. You will also work closely within the Payables and Procurement team managing the deliverables of the outsourced Payables team as well as take lead of ICON our internal control system and ensures we adhere to each control by ensuring proper localization. Join us now in connecting people and improving lives.

In this PTP Tower Lead position

• You will be the Payables specialist has the expertise in Procure to Pay processes, including Invoice Processing, Payments, and Vendor Master data processes.
• You will manage and support SSC team.
• You will execute in conjunction with Shared Service Centre team the strategy for Payable process.
• You will act as a relationship builder across internal functions.
• You will support compliance to policies, procedures, and SOPs for Payables process.
• You will work directly with the service providers to identify improvement opportunities.
• You will develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
• You will direct resolution of internal and external disputes/queries.
• You will contact other teams (e.g. vendor master data group) to resolve master data issues.
• You will timely review of full supplier statement reconciliations.
• You will manage supplier ledger to ensure there are no risks, write-offs, or unrecovered debit balances in the AP ledger.
• You will review of supplier ledger and ensuring open debit items are being utilized on a timely basis before moving on the ageing bracket.
• You will support the team with bank pending items and ensuring timely processing of payments and including matching is being performed for all processed payments.
• You will review of transaction queue and resolve issues on unprocessed queue with providing relevant GL codes for processing where necessary.
• You will review of shipment files listed under PTP processing queue (WHL files) and ensuring timely processing of open accruals.
• You will direct process improvement regarding accurate GL coding of invoices.
• You will be drafting of job-aids as applicable for PTP processing teams and acts as support.
• You will manage the payables team members and ensures they are aware of their responsibilities and are given support for growth and development.
• You will manage the full procurement function to ensure local procurement is in line with our procurement policy.
• You will manage the full ICON process to ensure all controls are adequate.
• You will manage any deficient controls and ensure we put in place procedures to meet each controls requirement.

Now, here’s what we need from you 

• 3-5 years of experience in related field
• Must have a matric
• Bcom CA degree or equivalent
• Newly qualified CA or busy with 2^nd board exam

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Master Data and Logistics Specialist Graduate

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the development and implementation of new and standardized inventory management operational processes and systems to support efficient operation. Identify and resolve problematic processes and/or system outputs, providing efficient and effective solutions to operations.
• Provide timely and accurate management information and reports to senior management and customers as required.
• Benchmark operational processes and systems, aligning with best practices and industry trends.
• Align operational solutions with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to customers.
• Analyze and recommend changes to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify areas of opportunity for improvement within inventory operations.
• Actively involve and support change initiatives.
• Support internal decision-making processes by presenting accurate, fact-based information for critical review and approval, in both presentation and report forms.
• Support site compliance with policies and procedures as per SOPs, with the support of Senior Management Teams (SMTs).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric
• Supply Chain degree
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Adaptability of learning a new system quickly to hit the ground running.
• Independent, the person must be able to complete work on time and to an acceptable manner without any supervision needed.
• Own transport is preferred as the candidate will be required to travel to multiple sites.
• Flexibility of jumping between tasks and responsibilities.

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