Ocean Freight Import Controller- Cape Town

  • 526
  • Ref #419676NM
  • Posted 4 weeks ago
  • Transport, Logistics & Freight
Employer Description

Our client is in the Logistics industry within a Freight Forwarding environment.

Job Description

You will be expected to perform the following Key Functions: 

  • Update the Ocean Freight Daily Shipment Register.
  • Load pre alerts, send out pre alerts to the clients and Clearing Agents.
  • Request suppliers’ invoices and packing lists once pre alerts received.
  • Follow up on trans-shipments and requesting delay notices should shipment roll over.
  • Update clients if shipment rolled over and miss trans-shipments.
  • Request Foreign invoices from agents in the same week pre alert received.
  • Request all local release invoices from air lines and Co-loaders.
  • Send out Arrival Notices to clients and clearing Agents before flight arrives.
  • Check all draft entries and advise Clearing department to submit the entry to customs.
  • Post all Customs VAT and Duty charges.
  • Check local invoices rates and post for payment.
  • Make the necessary arrangements with client and transporters to ensure that the cargo/containers are collected in the free period and delivered to the client.
  • Invoice all Import shipments and ensure that all the necessary cost is invoiced to the client on one invoice (as per client’s SOP).
  • Dealing and resolving of all queries with clients and service providers

Qualifications

Senior certificate. Certificate/ Diploma in Logistics added advantage.

Skills

  • At least 5 years’ relevant Sea Freight experience within the freight forwarding environment
  • Knowledge of INCOTERMS.

Salary / Package

Negotiable on experience