Lcl Export Agent

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Operate and execute the LCL hub and LCL Ocean network--including load planning and optimization--within the defined geographical regions.
  • Monitor export shipment accuracy by maintaining a 98% compliance rate with routing guides and country requirements.
  • Coordinate with CFS to ensure all consolidation containers are loaded within 24 hours of arrival, maximizing operational efficiency.
  • Ensure service and quality provided to the company's branches and agents consistently meet the company's standards, as measured by monthly service KPIs.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving measures (e.g., optimizing own consolidations or co-loading) to achieve cost efficiency benchmarks set by management.
  • Work with the LCL Hub Manager to achieve "Operational Excellence," measured by on-time departures and customer satisfaction scores, within the assigned regions.
  • Arrange exportation and re-exportation of LCL shipments from company branches to final destinations, ensuring 100% adherence to routing guide, sailing schedules, and country-specific requirements.
  • Manage general administrative functions, including:
  • Monitor carrier and vendor performance, including subcontractor warehouse acting as CFS, focusing on transit times, document accuracy, and timely invoicing (target: invoices processed within 48 hours of receipt).
  • Complete file reconciliation with zero discrepancies for all closed shipments.
  • Maintain accurate tracking and tracing records in the designated system, ensuring status updates are entered within 12 hours of shipment milestones.
  • Follow all country-specific rules and regulations, such as FMC and AMS compliance, with periodic audits for accuracy.
  • Ensure C1 data is correctly added for shipments from company agents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Ensure local and trans-shipment cargo moves as booked, with a target of 99% on-time movement.
  • Coordinate loading of all consolidation containers with CFS, ensuring all loads are completed within agreed timeframes.
  • Keep sailing schedules current and communicate changes to all relevant parties within 24 hours.
  • Always follow the global routing guide and carrier policy.
  • Perform any other duties as required, supporting the continuous improvement of the LCL export process
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum 3 years of overall industry experience, with at least 1 year of experience handling LCL shipments
  • Solid understanding of NVOCC LCL business, including documentary requirements, CFS operations, and ground transportation
  • Prior experience with a global LCL carrier or forwarding/logistics company
Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1544511
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned