Freight and Forwarding Manager - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 30-07-2014 7:10:11 AM
06-08-2014 9:46:50 AM
To manage compliance associated with the supply chain with the ultimate focus on freight forwarding (export documentation, adhering to compliance and dispatching of loads) This will involve key receivers such as Export Admin Teams, Supply Line, Freight Services, Import Couriers, Forwarding agents, Compliance, DC Operations

Grade 12

Degree in Logistcs

At least 5 years management experience in a freight forwarding environment

Knowledge of compliance and SARS compliance export documentary processes

Knowledge of multi modal documentation

Knowledge in freight forwarding of exports into Africa

Advanced level of computer literacy, especially in MS Office

Research skills

Exposure to documentary systems

Individual KPI's

Expert representative on export forwarding (SA)

Resolve ad hoc forwarding events (escalated queries)

Operational results accountable for : Freight Forwarding Controller

Data Integrity of CF report

Maintain DC flow through Operational performance of the Export Admin departments nationally

Documentary compliance

Lead times

Accuracy

Cost (of incidents)

Management KPA's

Forecasting, planning and objectives setting (long and short term)

Operational performance monitoring, feedback and reporting

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to :

Policy and procedure management

Evaluate and communicate operational change

Resolve escalated problems

Individual performance management

Training and development

Staff - input to final decision

Provide feedback and solutions to team

Remuneration recommendations

Manage relationships with internal and external entities (ITD, Governing/Inspection bodies; DC Operations; Transporters, Customs, Shipping Lines, Clients, Clearing Agents

Client Service

Salary : Market related including benefits

If you are not contacted within a two week period, please consider your application unsuccessful