Ocean Freight Export Controller - Cape Town at DHL

• Global Forwarding Freight – South Africa has an opening for an Ocean Freight Export Controller where you will co-ordinate, control, plan, and manage all aspects within the export procedure and be a vital link within the supply chain process.  Join us now in connecting people and improving lives.

In this Ocean Freight Export Controller position

• You will arrange booking based on customer requirements with various nominated third parties to ensure customer needs are met.
• You will process customer documentation within a required timeframe in accordance with third party and local requirements i.e. customs, shipping lines.
• You will co-ordinate movement of cargo- within required/stipulated time frame in order to meet customer needs.
• You will manage and monitor all parties within the supply chain and develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
• You will support Operations Supervisor with the implementation of new/change systems, directives, and distribution of information to staff.
• You will book shipment with shipping line/co-loader based on customer SLI and register shipment on internal system.
• You will arrange customs clearance based on customer documentation and arrange collection/packing of customer cargo.
• You will supply shipping line with bill of lading instructions and produce cargo dues through portent.
• You will send SOB/Pre alert to customer/destination offices.
• You will invoice shipment based on estimate or rate agreements and supply estimates on customer request.
• You will produce thorough and accurate documentation ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance to regulations.
• You will participate within the department with regards to industry or regulation changes.

Now, here’s what we need from you

• 3 -5 years’ experience in an equivalent role or similar
• Must have a matric
• Tertiary Education including diploma is an advantage
• Regulations knowledge – SARS, road transport
• Cargowise experience
• Good communication skills both written and spoken