Job Description

Our client in the FMCG industry is inviting suitable candidates to apply for the Forwarding and Cross Trades Controller position in their logistics department in Port Elizabeth.
Main Duties/Key Results Areas:

• Ensure timeous receiving, checking and approving of shipping documents against customer requirements and issuing same to customers and agents within the required time frame.
• Ensuring the accuracy of all information on documents provided, including but not limited to banking details of suppliers.
• Dealing with foreign agents / suppliers to arrange timeous shipping of orders.
• Arranging pre-payments with finance as well as balance payments.
• Update Dashboard on order shipment details.
• Liaise with internal and external customers on order status and other related issues.
• Be fully conversant with import and export laws and regulations.
• You will be expected to maintain your industry knowledge and keep up to date with changes as they occur.
• Liaise with officials in various agencies to ensure goods are cleared through customs or quarantine.
• Coordinate shipping with clearing agents at certain ports for clearance through Customs and State
• Vet release.
• Deal with and handle claims with the relevant parties if any shipment problems happen to occur.
• Follow up on / expedite outstanding supplier orders.
• Tracking of in transit shipments.
• Update Dashboard on order shipment details.
• Liaise with shipping lines on schedules.
• Create shipments on Syspro & link to purchase orders.
• Make bookings with shipping lines, forwarding agents etc.
• Sending of various reports to Directors / Traders.
• Swopping out of customer loads whenever required.
• Assisting with approvals or PORxe2x80x99s.
• All other tasks and related duties as expected from the Employer from time to time.

Minimum qualification and experience:

• 3 Yearsxe2x80x99 international shipping experience.
• Knowledge of trade lanes.
• Knowledge of shipping lines and their operations.
• Knowledge of Incoterms.
• Knowledge of shipping documents.
• Syspro experience advantageous.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Related qualification advantageous.

Soft Skills:

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while being a team player.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Results orientated.
• Customer liaison.
• Ability to work in a highly pressurised and fast-paced environment.
• Energetic and enthusiastic.

For more information please contact:
HR Assist