Vacancies at Bidvest International Logistics

Job Purpose    

Taking control of the import files,  Ensure proactiveness, and very high levels of communication internally and to 3rd party Service Providers.  This role is the back office for the full function of Imports, from registration, Cargo dues processing, DI to Transporter, release and payment to Carriers and/or Groupage Agents, costing of Transport, and preparation of final invoice for the client, all before the cargo has been delivered to the client.

Qualifications & Experience    

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/Matric
• Tertiary qualification will be advantageous.

Experience:

• At least 3 years experience within the discipline of Import and Seafreight. 
• Excellent computer literacy.
•  A sound knowledge of seafreight, import procedures and documentation.
• Have thorough working knowledge of various ocean and house bills of lading and respective landside charges.

Key Responsibilities    

Key responsibilities of this role:

• The ability to handle the full seafreight imports procedure from registration, transport, release, through to invoicing to client.
• Split and forward the correct documentation for Entries and Controllers, as well as for Transporter and Vessel/ Groupage Agents for release.
• The ability to pay Vessel and Groupage Agents and obtain release for LCL/FCL and break-bulk shipments.
• The ability to prepare transport delivery instructions, CTO’s and rail consignment notes, with an understanding of haulage contracts.  
• Calculate correctly storage, demurrage and other charges applicable to each file, as well as understand 3rd party charges from Agents, Transporters, and depots.
• Calculate and complete transport costing sheets as per individual client’s agreed transport rates.
•  Invoice out import files as per client’s agreed rates and ensure all 3rd party charges have been accounted for.
• To consult regularly with Import client controllers with regard to problematic shipping documents or queries

Main activities of this role:

• Register all documents accurately on CargoWise.
• Liaise with shipping lines, forwarders and haulage agents.
• Assist the Client Controllers by requesting SOB details and follow up.
• Assist the Client Controller with general office functions.

Skills & Competencies    

Knowledge:

• Good geographical knowledge.
• A thorough knowledge of import procedures.  (These procedures include but are not limited to customs, harbour authorities, shipping lines, Government departments etc.).
• Must be numerate.
• CargoWise One knowledge would be advantageous.
• Very good Incoterm knoweldge and basic SARS knowledge is advantageous.

Skills:

• Self starter with a high sense of urgency and responsibility.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work to deadlines and to handle the pressure associated with this.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good general computer literacy skills, knowledge of Cargo Wise & Compu Clearing is a benefit.