Controller Hub (Imports) - Durban at DB Schenker

Responsibilities

• Check acuracy of documentation against manifest, and capture manifest for all inbound cargo and trans-shipment cargo to ensure complaiance with Customs in SA and at the border.
• Coordinate and control opening of HUB import shipment files ensuring all shipments are processed and controlled in accordance with Customs requirements. This includes the controlling of Customs stops and Insurance claims.
• Arrange for the payment of vessel agent charges including the handover of
• shipments for non-clearing to branches. All payments and charges raised need to be checked to ensure correct billing.
• Ensure that invoicing is up to date and provide acurate cost, revenue and profit share data at file level. Control invoicing to ensure processing within 5 days after registration.
• Timeous posting of invoices and closing of files on Schenkers internal system.
• Optimise HUB processes and performance through the updating of the Event     control on the system to ensure a high level of adherence to ISO procedures and assist with the implementation of any improvements as and when required.
• Interact with branches and provide support and information in response to enquiries and queries regarding shipment movement, unpacking, Customs queries etc.
• Facilitate a seamless and smooth service delivery by assisting branches with any technical matters and documentary requirements related to ocean freight. 
• Providing volume statistics to management.
• Ensuring that all activities in the area of responsibility are compliant with company specific regulations.

Qualifications

• Matric or Senior Certificate
• At least 1 years experience in Compu-Clearing / Cargo-Wise
• Full knowledge and understanding of Incoterms® 2010
• Intermediate knowledge of Word based programmes
• Excellent communication skills internally as well as externally
• Must be prepared to work after hours 
• Understanding of Customs and other Industry related procedures
• Must have at least 3 years experience in the shipping industry
• We will also seek evidence of the following characteristics and abilities:
• To work as a team player
• Attention to detail (accuracy) is essential
• Systematic & articulate
• Assertive, confident, self motivated & enthusiastic 
• Performance driven, ability to plan, organize and put into action
• Constructive interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure