Sea Freight Controller M/F

	Sea Freight Controller M/F

General informations

  With the group’s expertise of more than 50 years of experience and a continuous presence on the African continent, Africa Global Logistics South Africa provides end-to-end solutions with in-depth knowledge of the legal and cultural diversities specific to each country. Our powerful integrated global network and sustainable solutions enable innovative and flexible designs in their execution.

AGL South Africa is your gateway throughout Africa, facilitating freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution activities for many multinational companies.

Job description

Mission Description                      

Job summary:
Overseeing and coordinating sea freight imports and exports shipments.

 

Profile

Job Function:
• Receive documents from client/office and arrange bookings with the relevant shipping lines, network or co-loaders
• A file to be opened immediately, with all correspondence printed & kept on the file throughout the life of the file
• If Imports, provide our office with the booking confirmation, contract number & shipper contact details.
• Maintain strong communication and keep the client updated on a regular basis with vessel sailing details (exports) & arrival details (imports). Supply status reports in line with what is required by the customer.
• Obtain clear shipping instructions (exports) & detailed clearing instructions (imports)
• Obtain ANF's or SOB details from various carriers when registering your shipment.
• Upload all documentation on EDOCS, which include the customers instruction, ANF (for imports), Commercial Invoice, Packing list etc & submit via PEGASUS in order for the customs team to process the clearance of the goods
• Regarding exports, follow up with the client or warehouse regarding packing of the container once shipment is released from customs
• Local handling files, ensure shipments are cleared through customs and follow up with customs on the final release of documents. Ensure bills of lading and cargo dues are done (exports) & cargo dues processed (imports).
• Request invoices from service providers and negotiate the best possible rates. Minimise losses on files.
• Ensuring that 3rd party invoices are checked and billed out correctly.
• All third-party invoices are to be approved & submitted to H/O for processing & payment
• Ensure files are invoiced within 48hrs from date of sailing or arrival
• Ensure all queries are attended to within 48 hours
• Ensure all mails are attended to within 24 hours
• Pre capture file once it is registered
• Arranging transport for deliveries of shipments (imports) or collection of shipments (exports)
• File all documents related to shipments in the physical file & on EDOCS
• Escalating all problems or potential problems to manager

Minimum Requirements:
• Matric
• Freight Forwarding or any relevant qualification
• Incoterm knowledge essential
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in the Freight Industry with sea freight imports & exports experience