Oceanfreight Controller - Kempton Park at Bidvest International Logistics

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/Matric
• Tertiary qualification advantageous.

Experience:

• 5 - 10 years industry related experience.

Key responsibilities of this role:

• Forwarding  and clearing of import cargo in accordance with Client requirements.
• Receive instructions / purchase order from Client.
• Register purchase oder / indent on Cargowise Order Manager.
• Track Client consignments from time of receipt or shipping instruction to arrival at destination in accordance with Incoterm.
• Liaise with Emo and report on readiness status of export shipments to relevant stakeholders.
• Track documentation flow from time of shipment to time of receipt in BIL and Emo Offices.
• once pre alert is received, create clearing file on CW and update.
• Follow up with shipping line for arrival notification; direct and transshipment.
• On receipt of ANF, update file (including invoicing amount).
• Clearing of Import cargo in accordance with Client requirements and SARS regulations ensiring that carrier deadlines are met for release of containers.
• Expedite cargo with carriers, terminals, depots and other transport operators.
• Keep system updated with all communication and applicable documentation received (E Docs).
• Generate proforma invoice in accordance with Client rate structure and transaction disbursements ensuring accurate billing.
• Ensure that all milestones are updated timeously for accurate reporting and data integrity.
• Ensure that all disbursements are recorded and recovered.
• Ensure proforma invoice is quality controlled, then generate Tax invoice.
• Process and distribute documentation in accordance with Client requirements (Client document packs to be sent timeously (within KPI) to avoid late payments.
• Update POD milestone and empty turn in mile stones to close files.
• Carry out acquittal procedures if required.
• Initiate claims in respect of lost, damaged or discrepant cargo.
• Handle queries from Clients, stakeholders and departments