Freight Forwarder, Air & Sea at DSV

Main Purpose of the Role

DSV Cape Town have dedicated operations teams for our Retail business. This team manages all import shipments into Cape Town & Durban from various suppliers globally – mainly China and India. Within the team we have an import controlling function which receive documents, open files and invoice necessary charges. This includes accurate cost accrual and charge capturing. Manage the movement of cargo from destination port to delivery point and ensure proactive communication flows to customers and service providers.

Job-Related Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience in Ocean Freight forwarding and controlling.
• Grade 12 certificate

Additional Computer Skills

• CargoWise1
• MS Excel
• Outlook

Electives

• Knowledge of current INCOTERMS® 2010
• Knowledge of international logistics
• Good communication skills
• Invoicing and costing of shipment experience

Duties And Responsibilities

• Capturing of charges in CW1
• Tracking of shipments
• Following up and retrieving shipping documents after sailing from origin offices
• Engage origin offices and carriers regarding forwarding of shipments
• Registration and invoicing of shipments on CW1
• Following up on carrier invoices and ANF’s
• Checking vendor invoices and raising queries as required.
• Opening shipment files and documents assembly
• Completing key updates and milestones in CW1
• Update and maintenance of lane specific rates monthly