Job Description

In return this opportunity will offer an attractive remuneration package that will include full Company Medical Aid, contribution towards Retirement Annuity and monthly management profit share.
Minimum requirements:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Advantageous)
• 5+ Years within an Ocean Freight Product Management role
• 5+ years of Global Logistics Industry working experience and knowledge (specifically Ocean Imports & Exports and preferably within the Freight Forwarding Industry)
• Minimum of 3 years management experience and a sound understanding of all operational, finance and commercial support processes
• Fully Computer Literate in all MS Office Suite Applications (Excel - Advanced)
• Own Vehicle and Valid Drivers License

Key Performance Areas:

• Create and maintain an effective department organization chart, which is designed for flexibility and growth
• Prepare, execute, monitor and update the department business plan at regular intervals
• Monitor and improve key departmental productivity
• Review and support with day-to-day quotations
• Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses
• Have thorough ongoing current knowledge of the Ocean product
• Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team
• Attend the weekly branch Sales meeting and facilitate discussions on Ocean Import with market updates and trends
• Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business
• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements
• Grow department Revenue in line with budget target and management expectations
• Supporting with internal financial reports to ensure that the department is showing clean financial accounting throughout all financial reports
• Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors (Shipping lines, trucking companies, and others)
• Review and conduct staff appraisals and one on one meeting timely
• Assist supervisor and key staff with goal setting and monitoring development

Skills Required