Job Description

My Client in the Logistics Industry is seeking to employ an Operations Controller at their Port Elizabeth branch.

Job Scope:

To manage clients, import and export shipment processes whilst keeping them informed of the status thereof. To provide customers with estimates based on their operational requirements. To ensure accurate and timely invoicing to clients and creditors.

Duties and Responsibilities: * Exports - Air and Ocean

• Complete estimates and quotes on request
• Booking of cargo with carriers / lines
• Arrange collection of cargo and docs
• Issue of shipment documentation, e.g., Bill of entry, shipping instruction, cargo dues, VOC etc
• Issue certificates of origin/Euro1 SADC etc
• Milestone update of shipment stats - Cargo Wise
• Arrange customs examinations as delegated
• Submission of docs on Compuclear system customs purposes)
• Communication with customer, overseas offices and agents and suppliers
• Completion& print of Trem card
• Issue invoice timeously on Compuclear
• Ensure file complete & signed by manager
• Client status reports for all shipments
• Posting/courier of documentation

• Imports - Air and Ocean

• Complete estimates and quotes on request
• Document Information Collection:
• Receive docs/details of shipment
• Ensure special docs have been received e.g. permits, customs
• Request arrival details and SOB from shipping lines
• If necessary, send re-direction request
• Open File:
• Transfer all info from hard copy file to Cargo Wise
• Apply for cargo dues, charges etc
• Prepare for entry submission
• Obtain EDI release

• Monitor Shipment

• Send status reports to customer
• Advise transporter of collection/delivery date
• Follow up on delivery / capture POD on Cargo Wise
• Process invoice on Cargo Wise
• Send all relevant paperwork to client

• Estimates

• Source all rates from suppliers
• Evaluate rates & service options
• Prepare estimate
• Forward to client
• Follow up on acceptance
• Weekly feedback re acceptance
• Monthly review of xe2x80x9cextendedxe2x80x9d estimates e.g., pending feedback from xe2x80x9ctheir client

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent of Senior certification
• High level of Computer literacy
• All modes - Air, Ocean Imports & Exports
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Freight Forwarding and Clearing
• High computer literacy
• Conceptual, analytical, numeracy
• Query Resolution
• Communication
• Time management
• People Skills
• Ability to work under stress
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)

Should you want to apply for the position, please send through your CV and qualifications to the following email address and use the reference number for the position as the subject of the email

Email: natasha@staffunlimited.co.za

Reference nr: NDController

Skills

Negotiating Numeracy Import Export

Industries

Logistics

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