Vacancies at Bidvest International Logistics

Qualifications & Experience

• Matriculation certification 
• Must be in possession of a valid and endorsed Code 08 driver’s license
• Completed relevant freight and logistics courses
• A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience within the Oil and Gas / Project / Marine sector of the market at Controller level
• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience within the Clearing and Forwarding Industry at Controller level

Key Responsibilities

• Maximize customer satisfaction through co-operation with allied disciplines (Entries, Finance, etc.) and third parties (SACD, Customs, Air Lines, Transporters etc.)
• Identify and take the appropriate mitigating steps to limit all risk issues
• Continual evaluation on cost savings and process improvement
• To support the Business Unit Manager and Supervisor in the implement and maintain relevant ISO and operational procedures when required
• Ensure full adherence to the prescribed policies and procedures within the Division
• Transport arrangements; arrange pickup / deliveries, packing when instructed by Client
• Prepare, print and collate applicable Shipping documents
• Arrange for all required examinations when required
• Service Delivery; adhere to and comply with service agreement and utilise all necessary resources available to ensure the best service
• Solving operational problems with Clients and Suppliers

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QUALIFICATION:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification compulsory 

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years experience within the discipline of Import/Export/Forwarding/Invoicing/Entries/Transport and all aspects of Airfreight
• Experience at a supervisory level
• Excellent computer literacy (Outlook and Excel)  
• Dealing with SARS, OGAs, Airlines, Ground Handling Agents, Service Providers, Transporters, etc
• Understanding Power BI Tool / Dashboards
• High Level of Financial Experience
• CargoWise experience at a professional level

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Provide assistance to the Branch Manager with the daily operations and supervision of staff
• Drive operational excellence in the business unit
• Instil and drive the right behaviour and practises towards clients / service providers
• Assist with Training/Workshops, development in the Branch
• Manage the Branch queries on Financial Query Management system - 14 Days
• Drive the BIL values and monitor the same.
• Manage and maintain Zero tolerance on Wite Offs within the Business Unit
• Ensure the OTIFNE concept - On Time in Full No Errors
• Identify problems and analyse root cause to mitigate the risk