Senior Forwarding Controller, Durban

Join our team as a Senior Forwarding Controller and bring your forwarding expertise to ensure operational excellence. This role is based at our Durban branch in Grindrod House.

Education

Matric

3-year freight forwarding related qualification at NQF level 3 or NQF level 4 or equivalent.

Knowledge and experience

5 years import experience in the Clearing and Forwarding Industry, responsible for the forwarding of freight.

INCO Terms

To co-ordinate the freight movement of Import cargo through the international transport chain in terms of the client’s import requirements.

Commercial, transport, carrier&depot and statutory body documents&stamps

Product specific freight handling&movement requirements. Basic international trade principles

Applicable sections of Import&Export control Act

Containerisation practice. Geography

Functional business objectives and strategies

Company service charge. Rate structure

Carrier&depot conditions of trade

Tariff calculation concepts.National currencies and international codes

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Lotus)

Problem solving skills and decision-making skills.Planning and organising

Ability to handle pressure and change. Attention to detail

Good Interpersonal skills

Good communication skills (written&verbal)

Situation analysis.Client orientation

Accuracy, Punctual.

Advantageous attributes

Customer service orientation - Able to handle a demanding customer environment.

Good problem solving and decision-making skills.

Dynamic self-starter that doesn’t need to be told what to do and how to do it.

Attention to detail and handle pressure.

Can communicate with the team and contribute to the overall success of the team.

Overall responsibilities include

Plan freight movement

Cost freight movements and prepare service estimates

Coordinate freight movement of Import cargo

Administration of file

Comply with the requirements of the quality management system

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