Shipping Manager - Urgent

We are hiring a capable Shipping Manager to join our dynamic team at Boardroom Appointments in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Growing your career as a Full Time Shipping Manager is a fantastic opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in leadership, adaptability and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Shipping Manager at Boardroom Appointments today!

About the job Shipping Manager

Key purpose:

To ensure that shipments arrive at their destinations on time and within budget. To coordinate incoming shipments, oversee outgoing shipments, and negotiate transportation costs with carriers.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Negotiating the price of shipment transportation with carriers.
• Ensure and oversee the smooth dispatch of shipment from point A to point B on time and on budget.
• Processing shipment documentation and assessing completed orders.
• Creating and implementing shipping policies and procedures.
• Hiring, training, and supervising shipping employees.
• Acting as a liaison between management, carriers, and shipping customers.
• Collaborating with internal departments to optimize the flow of orders from preparation to shipment.
• Documenting processes and reporting to management as required.
• Evaluating carrier performance and resolving issues with orders and logistics.
• Complying with shipping industry regulations and company policies.

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of Grade 12 / Matric
• Degree (BCom) or Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Logistics /Freight
• Approximately 7 years in a freight related environment focusing on Imports & Exports
• 4 years in a supervisory/managerial role
• Advanced analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Benefits of working as a Shipping Manager in Johannesburg, Gauteng:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package