Imports Supervisor

Job Objective:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced qualified Imports Supervisor. The successful candidate must have relevant experience/knowledge in Imports and Exports Management, Procurement Order, Invoicing Management, Transport sourcing and running of the Imports Department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify customer solutions on rates and services.
• Source and negotiate freight rates from different shipping lines direct/indirect, and ad hoc services where required
• Participate in supplier meetings, discuss challenges and possible solutions
• Maintain a good working relationship with the Team and other departments.
• Adhere to SOP's and Operational Processes and Procedures.
• Audit & submit the suppliers' Invoicing and disbursements
• Must have experience in all different modes of transport (Air, Sea & Road)
• Able to handle files from, start to end including invoices.
• Ability to understand the process of all different certificates on the export.
• Must have import permit requirement knowledge.
• Able to draw out SOP for different transporters, clearing agents etc
• Effectively and promptly handling queries/problems (sense of urgency)
• Liaise with agents regarding packing and shipping documents
• Evaluate and apply all new import permits and export licenses for all processes.
• Administer all freight logistics
• Provide optimal level of service and resolve all shipment issues
• Track all import shipments and export shipments and forward weekly updates to relevant departments.
• Evaluate all imported items and ensure accuracy in all values and collaborate with clearance agency
• Prepare all export documentation and relevant certificates of conformance and other certificates that will be required by our customers and destination customs authorities (Cross-border).
• Perform audits on all import and export files on a regular basis.
• Perform all record-keeping processes and maintain records of all entries.
• Review invoicing and related documents to ensure shipping, handling, storage charges, and customs fees are billed correctly.
• Liaising with Tanzania, and the Zambia factory.
• Execute different courses of action in general in accordance with instructions given by Management.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years' experience within a clearing and forwarding environment.
• Bachelor's Degree as a qualification
• Other suitable qualifications would be advantageous.
• Shipping related experience.
• Spund knowledge and understanding of practices and processes within the Sea freight environment
• Excellent communication both written/verbal at all levels
• Organizational skills and effective time management.
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office & Excel
• Well organized individual able to work under pressure / heavy workloads.
• Able to work in a team as well as independently.

*If you haven't heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful or alternatively send your CV to *****@*****.co.za for possible employment opportunities.