SUMMARY:
Import Manager- Reporting to the Branch Manager
Essential requirements
- Grade 12
- Tertiary Freight qualification
- Shipshape or similar knowledge
- Knowledge of Incoterms
- Several years industry experience in operations
- Technology orientated and systems driven
Key Role- Managing the operations depts- Forwarding, Registration, Entries, Releases, Transport, NVOCC and Warehouse
- Managing servicing and maintaining existing business
- Managing operational systems and controls
- Assist in negotiating rates with transporters
- Managing of staff with HR
- Assist in management of Invoicing and Estimates dept when needed
- Managing discipline and training of the staff in operations, with HR
- Quality checks on shipping files- Invoicing and endorsements
- Manage accrual and provisional revenue for Imports dept
- Deal with des
- Deal with disbursement files queries
- Management of the operational systems, IT and processes
- Sign and approve EFT over R 50 000 and petty cash requisitions
- Follow up on cash customers and payments
- Manage Imports Shipment number records
- Approve staff leave in the Imports dept
- Conduct regular internal quality checks with staff ie email, edocs and KPI times are maintained
- Adhere to company policies and undertake disciplinary action if necessary
- Monitor SOPs and document flow in the Imports dept
- Assist and monitor the paperless file process
- Monitor and assist with debtors limits
- Conduct bi- annual audit on transporters
- Monitor transport rates
- Maintain high staff morale
- Maintain fixed assets of staff in the Imports dept
- Facilitate and comprehend data exchange between internal systems and partner companies.
- Develop an understanding of the software system and collaborate with the software provider to resolve issues and streamline operations.
- Implement automated processes for creating documents, customs declarations, invoicing, and more to boost efficiency.
- Uphold security best practices to safeguard sensitive company data.
- Oversee shipment tracking systems and deliver timely reports on logistics performance and departmental activities, including setting up new users and maintaining existing ones.
- Manage communication and updates remarks providing real-time updates between suppliers, transporters, and customs.
- Leverage data to optimize operations and produce performance and audit reports.
- Administer cloud-based systems for document sharing and real-time updates.
- Train staff on logistics software and offer continuous system support.
- Supervise regular system updates, enhancements, and process reviews to streamline operations.
- Stay current on emerging technologies to improve logistics operations.
interested applicants to send cv to nokuphiwa.makhanya@stratogo.com
POSITION INFO:
Import Manager- Reporting to the Branch Manager
Essential requirements
- Grade 12
- Tertiary Freight qualification
- Shipshape or similar knowledge
- Knowledge of Incoterms
- Several years industry experience in operations
- Technology orientated and systems driven
Key Role- Managing the operations depts- Forwarding, Registration, Entries, Releases, Transport, NVOCC and Warehouse
- Managing servicing and maintaining existing business
- Managing operational systems and controls
- Assist in negotiating rates with transporters
- Managing of staff with HR
- Assist in management of Invoicing and Estimates dept when needed
- Managing discipline and training of the staff in operations, with HR
- Quality checks on shipping files- Invoicing and endorsements
- Manage accrual and provisional revenue for Imports dept
- Deal with des
- Deal with disbursement files queries
- Management of the operational systems, IT and processes
- Sign and approve EFT over R 50 000 and petty cash requisitions
- Follow up on cash customers and payments
- Manage Imports Shipment number records
- Approve staff leave in the Imports dept
- Conduct regular internal quality checks with staff ie email, edocs and KPI times are maintained
- Adhere to company policies and undertake disciplinary action if necessary
- Monitor SOPs and document flow in the Imports dept
- Assist and monitor the paperless file process
- Monitor and assist with debtors limits
- Conduct bi- annual audit on transporters
- Monitor transport rates
- Maintain high staff morale
- Maintain fixed assets of staff in the Imports dept
- Facilitate and comprehend data exchange between internal systems and partner companies.
- Develop an understanding of the software system and collaborate with the software provider to resolve issues and streamline operations.
- Implement automated processes for creating documents, customs declarations, invoicing, and more to boost efficiency.
- Uphold security best practices to safeguard sensitive company data.
- Oversee shipment tracking systems and deliver timely reports on logistics performance and departmental activities, including setting up new users and maintaining existing ones.
- Manage communication and updates remarks providing real-time updates between suppliers, transporters, and customs.
- Leverage data to optimize operations and produce performance and audit reports.
- Administer cloud-based systems for document sharing and real-time updates.
- Train staff on logistics software and offer continuous system support.
- Supervise regular system updates, enhancements, and process reviews to streamline operations.
- Stay current on emerging technologies to improve logistics operations.
interested applicants to send cv to nokuphiwa.
