Oceanfreight Controller

• Grade 12/Matric

• Tertiary qualification advantageous.

• 5 - 10 years industry related experience.

• Forwarding and clearing of import cargo in accordance with Client requirements.

• Receive instructions / purchase order from Client.

• Register purchase oder / indent on Cargowise Order Manager.

• Track Client consignments from time of receipt or shipping instruction to arrival at destination in accordance with Incoterm.

• Liaise with Emo and report on readiness status of export shipments to relevant stakeholders.

• Track documentation flow from time of shipment to time of receipt in BIL and Emo Offices.

• once pre alert is received, create clearing file on CW and update.

• Follow up with shipping line for arrival notification; direct and transshipment.

• On receipt of ANF, update file (including invoicing amount).

• Clearing of Import cargo in accordance with Client requirements and SARS regulations ensiring that carrier deadlines are met for release of containers.

• Expedite cargo with carriers, terminals, depots and other transport operators.

• Keep system updated with all communication and applicable documentation received (E Docs).

• Generate proforma invoice in accordance with Client rate structure and transaction disbursements ensuring accurate billing.

• Ensure that all milestones are updated timeously for accurate reporting and data integrity.

• Ensure that all disbursements are recorded and recovered.

• Ensure proforma invoice is quality controlled, then generate Tax invoice.

• Process and distribute documentation in accordance with Client requirements (Client document packs to be sent timeously (within KPI) to avoid late payments.

• Update POD milestone and empty turn in mile stones to close files.

• Carry out acquittal procedures if required.

• Initiate claims in respect of lost, damaged or discrepant cargo.

• Handle queries from Clients, stakeholders and departments.

• Supply Chain knowledge; advantageous.

• Strong proven working knowledge of International Forwarding.

• Working knowledge of Export and Import; Air and Ocean processes.

• Good working knowledge of Incoterms.

• Good knowledge of freight rates and related charges.

• Understanding of estimates.

• Knowledge of customs requirements.

• Financial knowledge regarding file profitability and losses.

• Well - developed communication and negotiation skills essential.

• Well - developed computer literacy skills (MS Office).

• CargoWise1 (CW) expert an advantage.

• Well - developed inter-personal skills coupled with expert written and verbal communication.

• Sound planning and organisational skills.

• Systematic, logical and analytical approach to problem solving.

Bidvest International Logistics