Senior Imports Controller

SUMMARY:
Senior Imports Controller 
Parow, Cape Town 
Salary - depending on experience

POSITION INFO:
Our busy client in the Logistics industry is looking for a Senior Import Controller to join their growing team

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Receipt of Documents / Shipping Instructions
• Monitoring documents and requests from Clients and Head Office and acting accordingly
• Requesting original documents timeously
• Prepare and complete every file for invoicing, ensure customer documents are delivered on time
• Ensuring that files are invoiced out according to rate profiles
• Raising of Purchase Orders to Suppliers
  To assist with any Logistics calculations on Import Shipments
• Follow a quote system and save all quotes on network for easy access
• Obtain approval of quotes from department manager prior to sending
• Prepare estimates for logistics quotes
• Negotating best possible rates for ocean/ air/ road/rail to secure the business
• Control and manage companies freight rates noting validities and updating when necessary
• Produce estimates within the required time constraints, but with precision and accuracy
• Assist with tender rate preparations
• Complete estimates / proposals as per company quote templates
• Update client rate schedules as and when required
• Registration of shipments on Cargowise
• Requesting for SOB Details
• Requesting for Shipping Line Charges
• Ensuring that all Shipping Line Charges are correct and signed off for payment
• Liasing with 3rd Party service providers
• Extensive knowledge regarding INCOTERMS