Airfreight Import Controller at DHL

In this AFR Import Controller position

• Provide front line contact with customer.
• Liaising with overseas stations and suppliers in order to arrange shipments.
• Monitoring and following up on shipments until delivery.
• Creates/confirms transport order to ensure delivery of the shipment to the final customer
• Performs booking and booking optimization according to internal guidelines as defined by Product
• Prepares, controls and distributes all required Import documents to counterparts (carrier, consignee, supplier, etc.) complying with regulations and internal procedures
• Ensuring the accurate tariffs application on all shipments billings.
• Managing the profitability of every shipment and raising any issues or incidents that would impact the profitability of the account.
• Performs IT systems related tasks to provide up to date information on shipment
• Attending to client queries as required.
• Making sure all operational KPI’s are met and maintained
• Monthly KPI reporting if required
• Handle customer complaints
• Develop and maintain customer relationships with existing customers.
• Manage the clients requirements outlined on client SOP and DHL GF Standard Work Manuals.
• Assist Airfreight Import Manager to meet department targets.
• Participates in joint Sales visits if necessary
• Identify and report new possible business opportunities.
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues in various operations.
• Coordinate/liaise/work with carrier contact on operational activities, issue resolution, process execution and performance improvements according to corporate policy.
• Maintains excellent relationships with suppliers
• Monitor shipments on a daily basis.
• Keeping record of the status of shipments.
• Raising CCM’s and OI’s where required.
• Capture and monitor system time stamps required for client status reports and KPI’s.
• Constantly demonstrating and living the values of DHL     

Now, here’s what we need from you.

• Extensive knowledge of Air Freight Logistics and Operations
• Global Logistics and Geographical knowledge
• Strong Communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to identify and meet customer needs in a timely, pleasant and friendly manner
• Commercial attitude
• Good administration skills
• Results driven and attention to details
• Computer and Microsoft Office Literate
• Basic Financial Acumen (Revenue, Cost, Gross Profit, etc)
• Weekend Overtime if required
• Must have a Grade 12
• Preferable tertiary education including diploma an advantage.
• 5 years experiences directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.