Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a Shipping Controller based in Town at the client.
- Acknowledge new contracts and match the "supplier" with the "buyer" while ensuring all new shipments are populated and maintained in the "Shipment Schedule" file on the SharePoint site.
- Open populate and maintain the relevant colored hardcopy files for each new shipment.
- Monitor and update all shipment schedules in the "Shipment Schedule which includes ETA SOB and ETD.
- Arrange container bookings for new shipments either directly with the Shipping Line or Agent.
- Provide routing and tracking information on containers and bills of Landing Shipping documentation.
- Update and inform clients on the status of their shipments/containers.
- Arrange clearances and releases with relevant authorities and industry bodies.
- Manage and control documentation flow by liaising with agents suppliers and customers for the correct and timely preparation of shipping documents.
- Liaise with clients regarding documentation and tailormade requirements.
- Monitor arrange and control road haul deliveries of containers/cargo.
- Ensure that all documention align with supplier/buyer contacts.
- Negotiate rates with relevant industry specialists.
- In charge of accumulating the costing for different freight transportation for approval.
- Monitor and ensure that all empty containers are uplifted for new shipments and turned in within the prescribed free time period.
- Monitor the shipping budget on monthly expenses compared to the proposed budget for each project.
- Follow relevant SOP and procedures.
Requirements
- Grade 12 Matric Certificate.
- Tertiary Qualification advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years in a similar role.
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet changing deadlines.
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively across different cultures and time zones.
- Microsoft competency.
- Good understanding of South African import and export procedures e.g Port Health DAFF etc.
2 - 3 years Sage 300 experience Previous knowledge of VIP Premier Stats SA expereince Advanced Excel Time and Attendance systems knowledge Weekly Wages experience