18/08/2021
Shipping Controller - Sandton
Key Requirements:
Matric (Preference will be given to a candidate with related tertiary education).
Drivers license and own vehicle.
Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics is preferable.
Min 3-4 years experience in Shipping and estimation is essential.
Excellent communication skills in English at all levels.
Computer literate with good Excel and SYSPRO experience will be highly advantageous.
Key Competencies:
The basic duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Control, manage, plan and co-ordinate Import Control, Export Control, and Road Freight etc.
Effectively administer the full Shipping Controller role (including but not limited to: legal compliance and cost control, shipments documentation i.e. shipping files, filling, etc.
Negotiate freight rates and sailing and flight schedules etc. to ensure timeous clearance and delivery.
Track shipments with clearing agents with regards to timelines, custom releases or detentions etc.
Negotiate rates with various export agents, shipping lines and road transporters for all forms of export, air, sea and over boarder.
Arrange insurance claims when needed.
Track and trace departure and arrival of shipment.
Keep up to date with tariff consulting, custom regulations, etc.
Good Knowledge of and experience with SABS rules, regulations, standard of requirements, etc.
Complete insurance cost for file.
Check agent cost invoiced.
Follow up with suppliers for invoices, packing list and related documents.
Follow up with forwarding agents for ANF, shipping lines notifications.
Analyze PO back order reports on a weekly basis, maintain dates where required and follow up with suppliers on what needs to be shipped.
Match PO’s to invoices and add to file with shipping details. Check tariff codes and confirm EUR1 certifications as and when necessary.
To apply please forward a detailed CV to [email protected]