Job Description

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Junior Operations Controller M/F
General informations
With the group's expertise of more than 50 years of experience and a continuous presence on the African continent, Africa Global Logistics South Africa provides end-to-end solutions with in-depth knowledge of the legal and cultural diversities specific to each country. Our powerful integrated global network and sustainable solutions enable innovative and flexible designs in their execution.
AGL South Africa is your gateway throughout Africa, facilitating freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution activities for many multinational companies.
Job description
Job Title
FREIGHT FORWARDING OPERATIONS
Junior Operations Controller M/F
Contract Type
PERMANENT
Job Location
Africa, South Africa, JOHANNESBURG
Working Hours
Full time
Mission Description
Job Purpose:
To Successfully co-ordinate all client shipments from start to end.
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Job Function:

• Successfully co-ordinate all shipments for the client from issue of allocation per month.
• Ensure client deadlines and procedures are adhered to.
• Assist to maintain good service levels and good revenue margins as per the contract rates and any write offs / errors are kept to a minimum.
• Provide a positive learning environment in order to strengthen the team you are working with.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the departmental and company procedure manual.
• Ensure all trucks are booked for the month to meet the allocation.
• Keep client fully informed on the tracking report and any changes of the transport movement.
• Ensure that all transactions are carried out in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure for the contract of the client.
• Ensure all information entered the system is correct.
• Liaise with suppliers and expeditors to ensure timeous uplift of orders.
• Ensure clients are invoiced in line with what has been agreed, and the costing is accurate.
• Invoicing the client twice a month and all information is accurate.
• Ensure that clients are serviced in such a manner that more business in other areas (modes of transport) and other routes is considered by clients.
• Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager.
• Ensure POD's are received and uploaded.
• Manage Tracking updates and pre-alerts:
• Ensure the inhouse systems are updated correctly and accurately.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Matric
• Freight Forwarding or any relevant course qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a road controller in a freight forwarding environment with import & export experience.

Skills Required