Snr Shipping Controller

SUMMARY:
An international export company is expanding and looking for an ambitious and experienced Snr Shipping Controller. 

In Office | R25 000 - R35 000 pm CTC | Cape Town CBD

POSITION INFO:

Role Description:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Shipping Controller. The Senior Shipping Controller will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of shipping operations, including coordinating shipments, managing logistics processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate shipping records. The role requires strong attention to detail and effective communication with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications:

• Acknowledge new contracts and match the "supplier" with the "buyer" while ensuring all new shipments are populated and maintained in the "Shipment Schedule" file on the SharePoint site.
• Open, populate and maintain the relevant coloured, hard copy files for each new shipment.
• Monitor and update all shipment schedules in the "Shipment Schedule which includes ETA, SOB and ETD.
• Arrange container bookings for new shipments either directly with the Shipping Line or Agent.
• Provide routing and tracking information on containers, Bills of Landing Shipping documentation.
• Update and inform clients on the status of their shipments/containers.
• Arrange clearances and releases with relevant authorities and industry bodies.
• Manage and control documentation flow by liaising with agents, suppliers and customers for the correct and timeous preparation of shipping documents.
• Liaise with clients regarding documentation and tailor made requirements.
• Monitor, arrange and control road haul deliveries of containers/cargo.
• Ensure that all documentation align with supplier/buyer contacts.
• Negotiate rates with relevant industry specialist.
• In charge of accumulating the costing for different freight transportation for approval.
• Monitor and ensure that all empty containers are uplifted for new shipments and turned in within the prescribed free time period.
• Monitor shipping budget on monthly expenses compared to proposed budget for each project.
• Follow relevant SOP and procedures.

• Grade 12 Matric Certificate
• Tertiary Qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet changing deadlines
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively across different cultures and time zones
• Microsoft competency
• Good understanding of South African import and export procedures, e.g Port Health, DAFF etc.

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