Location: ZAF - Port Elizabeth Uitenhage Rd (Struandale Facility)
Job Posting Title: Freight Forwarder Ocean Import Air & Sea
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of The Role:

The Freight Forwarder Ocean Imports Air & Sea owns theentire process around managing and coordinating the clients Ocean Imports shipments against Estimated Ready Date and Required on Site Dates through:

• Effective communication with clients (internal and external) and service providers.
• On time collection and delivery of cargo
• Delivery of cargo with a clean invoice

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years experience in ocean freight
• Comprehensive knowledge of the logistics industry
• In-depth knowledge of Incoterms and customs requirements
• Client communication skills
• Knowledge in container / shipment planning and coordinating
• Person must be organized and be able to manage a desk
• Admin skills required to do reports and analysis
• Self-Motivated and deadline driven
• Able to work under pressure when required
• Team player with positive attitude

Added advantages for the roles:

• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to handle and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously is critical.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• A practical problem-solving orientation is essential to optimize and leverage budget and time pressures without compromising the quality and success of work submitted.
• A group orientation is critical. Must be able to work in a multi- functional matrix team structure and knows how to support and leverage others to achieve work deadlines.
• Experience and understanding of other shipping modes

Qualifications

Qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management an added advantage

Computer Packages

Office 365

Cargowise1

Duties & Responsibilites:

Ensure company performance objectives are achieved
Co-ordinates the collection and shipping of cargo with DSV origin offices in conjunction with the clients Purchase Order and the estimated ready date.
Co-Ordinate the shipping in such a manner that the clients Required on Site date is met.
Reporting on any delays during the collection time frame and escalating the matters to management.
Follow operational systems and procedures as set out.
Responsible to accurately prepare all documents for timeous delivery of cargo to the client.
Develop and maintain working relationships networks and partnerships that help achieve business goals
Effectively apply verbal and written communication methods to achieve desired results from internal- and external clients on issues changes and shipment status in line with the client / Customer SOPs.
Control expenses by actively monitoring waste within your control
Ensure best control of costs and transit at all times on all routes
Accountable for timeous resolution of all outstanding queries pertaining to accounts under your control
Accountable for on-time billing to clients
Effective daily morning meetings during which any problems must be escalated
Monitoring the shipment throughout its lifecycle in order to be able to provide constant updates to the consignee.
Proactive liaison with Shipping Lines Port Authorities Transporters Container Depots and/or any third party relating to a particular shipment.
Proactive communication with transporters relating to any customs stops or delays on a delivery on order to avoid futile trips.

OTHER DUTIES
Effective meetings i.e. Escalation of any pending matter to management.
Preparing estimates when required
Arranging COD payments
Attend to client queries
Attend to all shipment related queries
Covering of fellow employees desk during absence as a result of sick leave or annual leave
Daily feedbacks on your (all relevant Reports) Dashboard BOE / Unbilled Job Profit WIP Webcost queries and Milestone Reports.
Tracking and updating of shipment status on CW1 under ZA Comments
Covering of employees desk within the Ocean Export department as and when the need arises.

DSV Global transport and logistics

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With close to 150000 colleagues in over 90 countries we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

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Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSVs Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.