Inbound Clerk at Ackermans

Key Responsibilities:

• Inbound Freight clearing: Timeous completion of clearing instructions, liaising with Finance, capturing and checking import orders.
• Costing: Ensuring receipt of all service provider invoices, checking details of service providers, completing and processing costings.
• Packing: Furnishing our distribution centres with correct packing information.
• Shipment control: Obtaining clearing documentation from Suppliers in line with compliance and rectifying where needed.
• Custom stops: Work with relevant stakeholders on query orders, requesting daily updates, capturing relevant invoices and maintenance of shipment files.

What We’re Looking For:

SKILLS 

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to ensure clear and effective collaboration.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and other departments.
• Independent & Teamwork Skills: Capable of working independently but also contributing effectively to a team environment.
• Sense of urgency: Able to meet tight deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Numerical Ability: Above-average proficiency with numbers for managing quantities, stock levels, and invoices.
• Work Under Pressure: Proven ability to perform well in fast-paced environments.
• High Volume Handling: Ability to process and manage large volumes of work without compromising accuracy.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for accuracy in tasks, especially in verifying incoming shipments and managing inventory records.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with standard software, with intermediate Excel skills (data entry, sorting, basic formulas, etc.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years in a shipping department preferably in a retail company.
• Knowledge of customs, tariffs, air and sea freight. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric (with Accounting and Mathematics)

Preferred:

• School of Shipping certificate/diploma
• Customs certification
• Financial Diploma