We are currently seeking an Ocean Import Controller for one of our well established clients within the Freight & Logistics sector.

Requirements:

NCFF (NQF 3/4), FIATA diploma advantageous
Comprehensive knowledge of the forwarding and clearing industry, Incoterms and customs requirements
5 years’ experience in Ocean freight services
Forwarding knowledge / experience an added advantage.
Client relationships
Administrative support
File processing
Comprehensive documentation

Responsibilities:

Carry out the opening of shipment files including allocating a shipment file number, establish and obtain landside and transport rates, 3rd party Service provider costs and quality assure that the rates on the shipping line invoice are in accordance with Company buying rates.

Ensure all documentation including confirmation of the shipment details are obtained and is provided to the clearing department and that the consignee has been appropriately notified and status report updated.

Gather cargo and origination information, buying and selling rates from the relevant office and finalise, agree and arrange the shipping method with the client and international offices.

Facilitate a responsive turnaround time and internal handover of documents by monitoring cargo arrival against the bookings with the shipping lines and ensuring order / indent facilitation.

Interact with clients to keep them informed by notifying them of the arrival of shipments and provide general assistance to Controllers in respect of updating Event Controls and capturing data.
Assist in the timeous and efficient closeout related to shipments by tracking and tracing client shipments from indent, to P.O.D. and invoice payment.

Provide general administrative support and back up to the Ocean Freight Import team in ensuring client requirements are met.

Obtain completed clearing instruction from the client and timeously advise the clearing agent/client to forward original bill of landing in order to handover file to entries for further processing.
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Establish and develop strongly valued relationships with all carriers, agents and clients with the purpose of increasing confidence in and the reputation of the business driving brand awareness and loyalty.

Please note:

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.