Job Description

General information
Road Freight Product 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
Road Freight Product Controller M/F
Contract Type
PERMANENT
Job Location
Africa, South Africa, JOHANNESBURG
Working Hours
Full time
Mission Description
Job Purpose:
This operational admin role will be responsible for assisting and building relationships with transport service providers as well as administrational support in South Africa and along the Durban corridor.
Profile
Job Function:

• Maintain operational relationships with suppliers which include admin assistance and negotiation to ensure:

o Establishment of focal point for suppliers
o Effective management of contracts and limits of liabilities in conjunction with legal
o Consistent quotations.
o Ensure standardisation of operating procedures with suppliers.
o Ensure compliance with AGL requirements.
o Monitor supplier performance.

• Escalate/alert management of any interesting / relevant market supplier information or any dysfunction.
• Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager

Competencies required:

• Pro-active, aggressive, result oriented, attentive to detail, team player.
• Strong communication with excellent English proficiency.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts on internal and external matters at operations level.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Matric
• Degree in Logistics or equivalent
• 5 years' relevant experience in freight forwarding covering import/export and cross trade for air, road and sea cargo
• Proficiency in MS Office and transport management systems (TMS)
• Valid driver's licence
• Willingness to travel as needed to manage supplier relationships

Skills Required