At least 2 years experience in Forwarding/ Clearing. 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
To ensure ongoing receipt of indents and capturing of all indents on Cargo Wise and monitoring of indents via e-mail / Cargo-Wise
Check and follow through on RCG process
Monitor the document flow ,create file and load relevant documents onto CW
Ensure there is close liaison and regular follow up with co-loaders, shipping lines, and unpack depots to obtain SOB's , charges, etc and arrange for groupage container unpacks
Track all shipments and load tracking to CW, ensure the client and Controllers are kept up to date on any abnormalties
Assist on correcting and updating order management on CW
Ensure all necessary copy documents, SOB details, etc are handed to the Sea Import Department and outside clearing agent timeously so as not to attract any storage charges
Ensure all necessary data is captured correctly and timeously on Cargo Wise and invoices are processed and handed to Import department and outside agent timeously
Ensure shipment / Consols are pre-captured at all times and ANF's are sent out no later thank 5 working days prior to vessels arrival
Check agent invoices, credit notes and carrier invoices are in line with agreements. Load invoices onto CW in otder for agent /carrier to be paid
Monitor and ensure detailed Forex exposure advised to Head Office daily
Ensure all charges/freight rates are checked and are correct in items of customers contractual agreements.
Where discrepancies occur, ensure follow mechanism in place to obtain the necessary credit
Prepare statement of charges
Ensure pro-forma invoices are completed prior to eta
Ability to handle the entire administrative de-group function for all documents received from Over seas agent for the allocated lanes
Assist other Controllers where required based urgency, backlogs and staff shortages
FQMS queries
Rejections from Entries
Skills & Competencies
Skills:
Well developed computer skills (MS Office)
Possess good oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface at all levels
Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure and a after hours as the need arises
Highly developed numeracy skills
Be methodical and well organised with an analytical and enquiring mind
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