Freight Forwarding / Shipping Manager

Job title : Freight Forwarding / Shipping Manager

Job Summary

• As the Freight Forwarding & International Shipping Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing our international shipping and logistics operations.
• This role includes coordinating shipments, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, and improving supply chain efficiency to support the company’s growth objectives.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of shipments, managing all aspects of export documentation, handling customs clearance processes, and maintaining compliance with international trade regulations.

What You Will Be Doing
Shipment Coordination

• Plan and coordinate international shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
• Arrange transport logistics for air, sea, and land freight.

Documentation Management:

• Prepare and manage export documentation, including invoices, bills of lading, and shipping declarations.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and international trade laws.

Customs Clearance:

• Handle customs clearance processes, including tariff classifications, duty payments, and inspections.
• Liaise with customs authorities to resolve any issues that arise.

Cost Management:

• Negotiate freight rates with carriers and manage cost control measures.
• Prepare cost estimates and invoices for clients.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure all activities comply with international trade regulations and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to freight forwarding and export activities.

Logistics Coordination:

• Oversee warehousing, storage, and distribution of goods.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure efficient handling of shipments.

Requirements Special Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Freight forwarding, International shipping and logistics management.
• Bachelor's degree in any supply chain related field.
• Experience in handling cross border operations - including freight forwarding, linehaul, customs clearing, export/import regulations, cargo regulations for air and sea freight.
• In-depth knowledge of export regulations, customs procedures, and compliance requirements
• Professional certification in logistics or international shipping is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures
• Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Candidate Specification

• Motivated by the mission of Sabi
• Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail
• Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
• A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty.
• Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself.

Our Process:

• Prescreening with the Talent team
• Interviews and Case Assessments with the Hiring team.
• Follow up interviews with Sabi Leadership team.
• Hiring Decision

Benefits

• Rapid Career Growth
• Annual Training Budget
• Robust Health Coverage, including
  
  • Optical Cover, and
  • Dental Cover
• Wellness Programs, including
  
  • Free Gym Cover
  • Free Spa Cover
• Competitive Pension Plan
• Opportunity to work in other global office.
• Life Cover
• Performance Bonus
• Paid Vacation Days
• Fully-funded Team Bonding Activities

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