Air & Sea Freight Controller | Freight Forwarding Industry

SUMMARY:
Take your experience and skills gained within Air & Sea freight control processes to the next level at this Logistics Service Provider that differentiates themselves from their competitors through their unique Customer Services Driven Strategies.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Senior Secondary Qualification (NQF4)
• Minimum of 2 - 5 Years’ experience within an Air & Sea Freight Controller position
• Experienced in all Imports and Exports (Air/Sea) processes from Collection to Invoicing management of complete Client File will be advantageous
• Minimum of 2-5 Years’ experience in a Freight Forwarding Operational Environment (Air & Sea Freight)
• Must have sound knowledge and experience of working with Incoterms
• Knowledge of Perishable/Reefer Shipments and all document requirements, PPECB inspections will be advantageous
• Fully computer literate in all MS Office Suite Applications
• Expert user knowledge and working experience of CargoWise (pre-requisite)
• Valid Drivers and Own vehicle (advantageous but not a pre-requisite)

Key Performance Areas will include but not be limited to:

• Manage all imports & exports (Air & Sea) and manage client file from A-Z
• Monitor and complete management of shipments from supplier to consignee
• Liaise directly with shipping lines, transporters, customs, and suppliers
• Liaise directly with customers (origin & destination)
• Arrange insurance
• Coordinate the freight movement and customs clearance
• Cost freight movement and prepare estimates, arrange insurance cover, and process claims
• Monitor cargo tracing and track& trace all shipments to destination
• Responsible for registering and updating of all files
• Compile and manage all invoicing of files
• Uploads documents to CargoWise, capture required information in order for entry clerk to process
• Ensure timeous and correct capturing of information, split documentation, and invoice
• Ensure booking of Cargo, monitoring loading dates and keep clients update and informed
• Responsible for all preparation of export documentation
• Expedite clearance of outbound and inbound shipments
• Ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed and documented
• Generate export documentation
• Complete registration of export files
• Processing and submission of documentation - export Bills of Entry
• Ensure that all tariff headings are correctly applied

• Arrange documents (Cargo dues/S1 to shipping lines/co-loaders/Eur1/Certificate of Origins/ Phytosanitary certificates/ SADC)
• Effect creditors’ disbursements and process debtor’s invoices
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system

In return this opportunity will offer:

• Monthly Cost to Company Salary (negotiable depending on experience and proven track record)
• Permanent employment opportunity
• Supportive Management