Senior Controller - Cape Town at Bidvest International Logistics

The incumbent will control procedures to process the flow of cargo from the time that the order is placed on an overseas supplier until the goods are delivered.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification essential
• 5 7 years industry related experience 5 10 years marine experience
• Sound knowledge of Shipspares and Marine Product (Specialist)
• Knowledge of NPA Tartiff rates (related charges) and Customs requirements; spefically RIT/WH/WE/EAS/XES

Key Responsibilities    

• Forwarding of import cargo in accordance with Client requirements
• Track Client consignments from time of receipt or shipping instruction to arrival at destination in accordance with Incoterm
• Forwarding and clearing of import cargo in accordance with Client requirements
• Co-ordinate movement of cargo with the transport operators
• Report on shipment status to Clients and other stakeholders
• Process and distribute documentation in accordance with Client requirements
• Obtain master/house transport document information from carriers/consolidators
• Expediate cargo with carriers, terminals, depots and other transport operators
• Keep system updated with all communication and applicable documentation received
• Forward invoice to Invoicing Quality Controller to confirm correct rates
• Hand file over to Invoicing Clerk to generate pro-forma invoice

Skills & Competencies    

• Developed computer literacy skills (MS Office)
• Knowledge of Power BI
• Inter-personal skills coupled with expert written and verbal communication
• Systematic, logic and analytical approach
• CargoWise1 (CW) expert
• Proven working knowledge of International Forwarding
• Understanding of estimates
• Developed Geographic knowledge
• Knowledge of Customs requirements
• Financial knowledge regarding file profitability and losses