Job Description

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Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)

Job Posting Title: Control Tower Specialist, SCM Control Tower, Air & Sea

Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Control Tower Specialist has the responsibility for timely and accurate completion of the daily tasks that make up the SCM Control Tower service activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops relationship with client and becomes familiar with key contacts, unique requirements and operating processes. Ensure that DSV processes are meeting target services levels. Ensure that the control tower team is meeting DSV and specific client setup KPI targets. Ensure that the Origin operational teams are meeting DSV and specific client setup KPI targets. Establish a strong knowledge of DSV's freight forwarding product offerings and procedures to ensure flawless cooperation between Air & Sea operational departments and control tower. Understand, investigate and solve any complex client requests or complaints, particularly when multiple departments or teams' involvement is required. Relay consistent issues to Supervisor / Team Leader in a timely and efficient manner. Escalate to Supervisor / Team Leader proactively on continues disputes, high level decisions and high-profile service issues and potential risk situations. Obtain strong working user experience with department key activities and systems. Adhere to SOPs and work instructions Identify and report process gaps Support monthly KPI data collection Basic understanding of commercial documents Awareness of freight forwarding and POM processes advantageous

Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)

Additional Computer Skills:

Office 365 (Teams, OneNote, Forms), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Job-Related Requirements:

Min. 3 years' experience in freight forwarding industry

Other Minimum Requirement:

Professional Knowledge Strong industry knowledge and Supply Chain understanding Software Skills Good command of Microsoft office programs Language Skills Good command of written and spoken and English Accuracy and attention to detail Basic analytical thinking

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Disclaimer

: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV's Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.