Forwarding Controller, Soweto

Qualifications

Computer literacy (Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel, email access required) Valid unendorsed drivers licence Able to develop new administrative systems or procedures for own department/division Able to manage and control administrative system in own department/division Can compile customer profiles and interpret usage patterns to determine needsCan make recommendations on tariffs design, service changes, product development or infrastructure changes based on consumer trends and customer Able to execute specific tasks related to logistics under direct supervision Understand the interaction of different administrative procedures between departments in the organisationKnows how to develop streamline administrative systems for own department/division Has sound knowledge of market research and marketing principles Has sound knowledge of existing services offered to which targeted customers and stays informed on developments in a changing environment Knows the type of business the organisation engages inResponsibilities

Arrange import and export estimates for sea, air and road freight Obtain full shipping requirements from potential customers in writing Provide best advice and most cost effective shipping method and rates Follow up on acceptance of estimate Arrange import and cross trade shipments with agents through global network and arrange bookings directly with shipping lines/agentsTrack and trace shipments Negotiate rates with shipping lines/agents Handover shipments to clearing agents Prepare release orders Capture handover shipments onto Ship Shape Preparing invoicing instructions Arrange payments to carriers and agents Collect original documents from airlines Reply to emailsManage orders and status reports Prepare shipment mark ups Assist customer with DA185 documents Follow up for original credit application/terms and conditions and any other documents required to open account facility Submit credit application for approval signature, then to debtors and wait for credit application approvalMaintain professional conduct Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required Handle all shipments on behalf of the agents for Sea and Air, Imports and Exports Send weekly Status Reports to customers and update them on any further developments on shipments Submit RCG to Customs for shipments as per the Customs RegulationsObtain Original bills from the consignee if required

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