Shipping Coordinator - Cape Town Verfied

R 32000 per month Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 31-05-2022 2:41:53 PM
26-07-2022 2:41:53 PM
Cape Town, Central Business District

HK Enterprises is one of the fastest growing nuts and dried fruit producers &/ intermediaries in the African Union. We are currently looking for 2 Shipping Coordinators in the supply chain department.

You will be reporting directly to the COO, working with a busy & high paced team. Background required is an intermediary shipping experience and excellent communication skills. Being quick on your feet is what it takes excel in this fast-paced FMCG environment!

You will ensure that our business partners are up to date about their shipments, and that their containers of almonds, pistachios, and walnuts are leaving Oakland, California in-time. Our dream candidate has no issues communicating effectively with freight forwarders, booking freight, and liaising problems effectively to the company’s senior management.

Responsibilities & duties
- Creating shipping instructions.
- Arranging bookings in origin with our NVOCCs.
- Communicating with our partners about their shipment status.
- Checking freight documentation (Bills of Lading, phytosanitary certificates, Certificate of Origins, etc.) on behalf of our partners.
- Processing administrative tasks, so all our departments are up-to-date of your latest shipments.
- Ensuring all clearing documentation is ready well in advance of vessel arrival.

Requirements
- TVET College degree or BCom in shipping (other relevant qualifications are considered).
- At least 3 to 5 years of shipping experience. FMCG experience is a plus.
- Experience with creating and checking transport documents.
- Computer literacy essential.
- Excellent communication skills, English.
- Must be willing to be available after hours & have a no-nonsense attitude

What we offer
- Dynamic above and beyond experience in one of the fastest growing nuts and dried fruit companies in Africa. A unique experience that is different to what any freight forwarder can offer.
- Competitive salary, matching the experience we are looking for.
- Possibility to grow to Key Account Manager, servicing our “Triple A” partners
- A centrally located workplace in the heart of Cape Town with a spectacular view.
- A barista in-house, coffee rarely comes as good as this.
- Basic remuneration package of R25 – R32K/month.

Recruiter: HK Enterprises