Freight Forwarding Operations Controller

SUMMARY:
Our Cape Town based client is a leading Freight Management and Logistics operator in South Africa. They are looking for an Freight Forwarding Operations Controller (Air & Sea, Imports & Exports) to handle both imports and exports.

POSITION INFO:
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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Logistics
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

DUTIES:

• Registration of files, monitoring all aspects of shipment (forwarding, registrations, Collection of original documentation from the consignee, liaising with entry clerks)
• Sending status reports to clients
• Processing of orders / indents
• Liaison & following up with overseas offices regarding shipment status, vessel details, buy & sell rates and shipping documents.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is available for clearance, such as clearing instruction form, Commercial invoices, Packing Lists, Eur1 Certificate, Import permits etc
• Liaison with shipping lines and freight agents for SOB’s and charges.
• Liaison and handover of files to the entries department.
• Liaison with unpack depots daily
• Liaise with the accounts department for clients on hold and for cash sale clients.
• Monitor stopped containers, to prevent unnecessary detention or storage charges being raised.
• Processing of orders, liaising with overseas agents
• Invoicing on Shipshape
• Filing

• Matric
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Forwarding Industry
• Working knowledge of imports & exports procedures
• Knowledge on how to liaise with Shipping Lines / Unpack Depots / Airlines / Transporters etc.
• Basic Customs procedures knowledge
• Various incoterms knowledge
• Computer Literate (Shipshape / similar freight system)
• Non smoker
• Valid drivers’ license & own transport

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