Import Manager - Clearing & Forwarding

SUMMARY:
This opportunity will require strong Imports Management experience within the Clearing & Forwarding Industry.

POSITION INFO:

An opportunity for an Import Manager is available at this South African Owned Logistics Service Provider, specialising in all Ocean, Airfreight, Road freight/Cross-border Africa, Specialised Projects, and Customs Clearance Services & Solutions.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric | Relevant Logistics/Management Qualification will be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of INCOTERMS
• Minimum of 3-5 years working experience in an Imports Management role within the Freight/Logistics Industry
• Sound knowledge and operational experience in Imports process (Air/Ocean Road Freight), Customs Tariffs and Port Charges
• Fully Computer Literate in all MS Office Suite Applications (Excel | Intermediate – Advanced)
• Working experience on Cargo Wise & EDI Enterprise Application will be advantageous
• Strong management and administration skills
• Sound understanding of Human Resources and Performance Management processes
• Analytical and love for numerical problem solving
• Own Vehicle and Drivers Licence

Key Performance Areas:

• Responsible for complete staff and operational management of Import Department
• Oversee and manage all aspects of Customer Services and Service Level Agreements
• Ensure that all subordinates are working in accordance with departments standard operating procedures (upload of documents to E-docs | Quality Checks | Proactively mitigate potential operational errors | oversee and ensure that company slogan IRA, Identify – Report – Action are adhered to | Operating System efficiencies | RCG Compliance | measuring of 3^rd party efficiencies | identify, streamline, and implement departmental functions)
• Staff Management – Upskill and Drive development initiatives | Training | Performance Management
• Cost Management – Drive profit margin increase within current SOP’s | minimise any pricing, quotations errors | manage all costs relating to Import department effectively | manage all negotiations, rates, billings, and services with third parties related to Import Department | Ensure that all billing is done time effectively and accurately
• Reporting – Checking and reporting for related financial reports on weekly basis to ensure prompt and accurate month end processing | Ensure timeous payment of Invoices | Compile and manage transaction report vs. GP report | Compile and distribute month end financial and operational reports to senior management

This opportunity will offer a competitive remuneration package in line with a proven track record and relevant experience.