Job Description

Our client in the Renewable Energy industry is currently looking for a Shipping Manager, in Sandton.

Responsibilities:

• To manage the administration processes required in the importation, movement and tracking of imported merchandise and/or material in compliance with Local Regulations.
• Take commercial accountability for obtaining required quotes and insurance cover where required.
• Keep up to date with the exchange rates and inform CFO accordingly.
• Adhere to specified standards, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Use appropriate tools to conduct work, and ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness thereof.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organised work area.
• Identify and recommend areas/ ways to improve processes.
• Calculate duties, tariffs, price conversions, weight, and volume of the merchandise to be imported from foreign destinations, EPR.
• Monitor and complete paperwork and monetary transactions associated with international imports in a timely manner and in line with lead time requirements.
• Ensure all pricing structures are updated according to new exchange rates.
• Ensure that the shipment adheres to customs regulations and coordinate with shipping and customs agents for clearance on delivery.
• Deal with quotes from prospective shippers.
• Handle claims with insurance companies if any shipment problems happen to occur.
• Provide efficient delivery logistics information through data management.
• Compute international fees for each shipment and keep track of shipment payments.
• Adhere to specified standards, policies, practices and procedures as they pertain to the completion of import documentation, carrier and route assignments, and tracking of shipments; and communicate with suppliers and logistics companies in respect to the package's progress.
• Take personal responsibility for the cleanliness and appearance of the assigned workspace.
• Submit a weekly goods and transit report to management.
• Ensure that the customers goods are delivered using the correct mode of transport.

• 3 - 5 years' experience in Imports and Exports Management.
• Supply Chain/Logistics Qualification or Clearing and Forwarding Certificate.

• R35 000 xe2x80x93 R40 000 per month.

InspHired Recruitment Solutions