Area Manager â Export Shipping

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002695/RMt

Date posted:

Friday, January 30, 2026

Location:

Middelburg, South Africa

Salary:

80000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll drive international export operations, optimise global shipping processes, and lead people performance in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned logistics professional ready to influence supply chain outcomes on a global scale.

POSITION INFO:

Company and Job Description

Join a well-established industrial organisation where export shipping excellence directly supports commercial success. This role offers exposure to international trade, strategic stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end export optimisation.
You’ll benefit from leading a critical operational function, working with diverse internal and external partners, and shaping shipping, forecasting, and inventory accuracy across borders.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate export shipping operations, customs activities, claims, and insurance processes.
Oversee Finished Goods Inventory (FGI), container bookings, break bulk bookings, and chartering activities.
Lead monthly shipping and invoicing forecasts in collaboration with Commercial, Operations Planning, and Finance.
Drive stakeholder engagement across internal departments and external service providers.
Control freight expenses and ensure efficient export warehousing and staging prior to shipment.

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or International Business (Diploma with MDP also considered).

Experience:

6–8 years’ experience managing people and driving KPIs.
Proven exposure to export shipping processes including documentation, carrier selection, route optimisation, and warehousing.
Contract management and negotiations (advantageous).

Skills:

Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and Incoterms.
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in MS Office and relevant shipping/logistics platforms.
Solid understanding of global ports, shipping routes, and export operations.

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For more information contact:
Riah Mthimunye
Researcher – Contracting

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