Supply Chain Coordinator
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Supply Chain Coordinator – Job Description
Employment Type:Full time, independent contractorWork Model:RemoteWork Hours:US work hours
Job Overview
The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for managing purchase orders, coordinating U.S. import shipments, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods from vendors to warehouse. This role oversees the end-to-end inbound logistics process, including vendor follow-up, customs coordination, shipment tracking, inventory monitoring, and internal communication to minimize delays and supply risks.Responsibilities
* Manage purchase orders from issuance through warehouse receipt
Manage purchase orders from issuance through warehouse receipt
* Follow up with vendors on committed ship dates and quantities
Follow up with vendors on committed ship dates and quantities
* Confirm shipped quantities match PO commitments
Confirm shipped quantities match PO commitments
* Reconcile vendor invoices against purchase orders and shipped quantities
Reconcile vendor invoices against purchase orders and shipped quantities
* Coordinate import documentation with customs broker (commercial invoice, packing list, BOL, ISF, etc.)
Coordinate import documentation with customs broker (commercial invoice, packing list, BOL, ISF, etc.)
* Ensure ISF (10+2) filings are completed before vessel departure
Ensure ISF (10+2) filings are completed before vessel departure
* Coordinate additional agency requirements when applicable (e.g., U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Lacey Act, TSCA, etc.)
Coordinate additional agency requirements when applicable (e.g., U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Lacey Act, TSCA, etc.)
* Track ocean shipments from ETD through customs release and final delivery
Track ocean shipments from ETD through customs release and final delivery
* Review 7501 entry summaries and ensure duties/tariffs are applied correctly (301 / 232 when applicable)
Review 7501 entry summaries and ensure duties/tariffs are applied correctly (301 / 232 when applicable)
* Run reorder and inventory reports in NetSuite
Run reorder and inventory reports in NetSuite
* Monitor inbound supply against demand needs
Monitor inbound supply against demand needs
* Maintain accurate expected arrival dates in the system
Maintain accurate expected arrival dates in the system
* Communicate internally regarding delays, shortages, or risks
Communicate internally regarding delays, shortages, or risks
* Follow up with customers when special order items arrive
Follow up with customers when special order items arrive
Required Experience
* Experience coordinating U.S. import shipments
Experience coordinating U.S. import shipments
* Experience working with NetSuite
Experience working with NetSuite
* Experience working with U.S. customs brokers
Experience working with U.S. customs brokers
* Experience managing purchase orders and vendor follow-up
Experience managing purchase orders and vendor follow-up
* Understanding of Incoterms (FOB, CIF, DDP, etc.)
Understanding of Incoterms (FOB, CIF, DDP, etc.)
* Strong Excel skills
Strong Excel skills
* Highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and organized
Highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and organized
* Comfortable managing multiple shipments and suppliers simultaneously
Comfortable managing multiple shipments and suppliers simultaneously
* Strong written English
Strong written English
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →