Temp Shipping Manager at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A well-established manufacturer of agrochemicals is seeking the above to ensure that shipments for the company arrive at their destinations on time and within budget. The role involves coordinating incoming shipments, overseeing outgoing shipments, and negotiating transportation costs with carriers. This position will be a 6 month fixed term contract.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have Matric as well as a relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 5-8 years’ import and export shipping experience
• Previous management experience would be preferred
• Previous experience within the chemical industry would be preferred

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Receiving international enquiries, investigating destinations, and finding solutions to get the shipment to the client.
• Receiving orders and making sure that all processes are followed to get stock to our warehouses.
• Investigating foreign country requirements.
• Liaising with various supply chain operational divisions within the company and out (warehouse, manufacturing, planners, and transport operators).
• Communicating with the product management teams to investigate if they are able to supply the products and import products as required.
• Collaborating with various business units to ensure efficient processes, taking various risks into consideration.
• Quoting customers timeously, and once official orders come in, issuing instructions to the administrators to cap the sales orders.
• Getting quotes for import shipments when needed.
• Ensuring and overseeing the smooth dispatch and import of shipments from point A to point B on time.
• Being knowledgeable on software to track, check, prioritize, and route orders.
• Managing all important documents such as advanced shipping notices, bills of lading, understanding letters of credit, country requirements, and regulations.
• Ensuring all costs are investigated and shipping arrangements are made within budget.
• Effectively managing the shipping department employees.
• Guiding the admin on regulations and documents required.