AFR & OFR Exports Controller- Multimodal at DHL

Job Function:

• Handle Multi Modal/Exports/Imports Shipments according to client requirements
• Receive new order booking from sales representative or customer
• A file to be opened immediately, all correspondence to be printed and kept in the file.
• Get in touch with our office in the origin country, to contact the shipper and arrange shipment                                                       
• Provide our office with the necessary information such as booking confirmation, contract number, shipper contact detail etc.
• Keep client updated daily on the progress of their shipment/orders using prescribed Status Report format
• Once the vessel sails all documents to be prepared for arrival in line with procedures obtained from booking office and file
• Invoicing Timeously such that complete set of documents are delivered with the shipment
• Daily pre alerts/status reports to customers
• Ensure all Customs regulations are met including the prompt return of documents
• Ensure PODS are returned by both the Haulier and /or Bolloré Logistics office or destination
• Requesting ANFS/ SOBS from various lines and registering your file
• Preparation of SADC Certificates where required
• Follow up on complete, correct and accurate documentation including clearing instructions to execute shipments
• Requesting Invoices from service providers to create a complete set of documents at the time the file is invoiced
• Ensuring your files are invoiced within 24 hours after delivery at most
• Arranging transport for deliveries of your shipments, Locally and Long distance
• Advise client of any cost amendments from original Estimate
• Operating within budget allocated through estimate given to the client and highlight any discrepancy if full scope of work is not covered by commercial/estimator/front office staff.
• Handover all relevant documents to Customs Department for necessary framing of the Entry.
• Ensure clients are invoiced in line with what has been agreed and the costing
• Is accurate and within agreed credit terms
• Ensure invoices are dispatched regularly and in line with the procedure set out.
• Ensure supplier invoices are in line with proposed costing on 
• Foster a strong operations relationship with client to allow for growth of business
• Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager

Now, here is what we need from you!
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Matric
• 5 - 10 years’ experience in the Sea/Air/Road Freight Imports and Exports environment
• 2 - 5 Years’ experience within the scope of Customs Clearing
• Experience in Air/Ocean and Road Import and Export declarations
• Computer Literate – MS Office Suite Knowledge of Excel 
• Proactive and Tenacious
• Full tariff knowledge classification.
• Tariff determination experience essential
• Value determination experience.
• Required entry experience: multi-mode – Air/Ocean/Road freight/Projects import and Full export entry experience. 
• Full road freight export experience – operations and customs processing
• Provisional payment experience – full End to End function.
• Refund experience – full End to End function. 
• Drawback experience
• Sound knowledge of customs and Excise Act – rules – schedules and guidelines.
• Country of origin - Trade agreement knowledge
• Microsoft Office applications
• Communication Written & Verbal
• Customs Knowledge
• Cargo Wise and Compu-Clear experience required.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to priorities responsibility and work under pressure
• Advanced Customs declaration types (CPC codes).