Shipping Clerk M/F

	Shipping Clerk M/F

General informations

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! 

Job description

Mission Description                      

Key Responsibilities
 Coordinate shipping documentation to support efficient transport operations for Container Operations.
 Prepare, verify, and maintain transport documents, including Delivery Orders (DOs), Container Interchange Receipts (CIRs), Equipment Interchange Receipts (EIRs), waybills, transport manifests, gate passes, and Proofs of Delivery (PODs).
 Manage container interchange activities, ensuring the timely collection, delivery, and return of containers in compliance with shipping line, depot, port, customer, and company requirements.
 Monitor container and shipment movements, maintaining accurate records and coordinating timely container returns to minimize detention and demurrage costs.
 Verify container condition during collection and return, documenting and escalating any damages or discrepancies.
 Coordinate vehicle dispatches and monitor deliveries to ensure timely and efficient cargo / container movement.
 Liaise with shipping lines, container depots, Drivers and internal teams to facilitate seamless operations.
 Maintain accurate shipment, transport, and container movement records.
 Receive, verify, and reconcile Proofs of Delivery (PODs) and container interchange documents to support invoicing and reporting.
 Investigate and resolve shipment, documentation, and container interchange discrepancies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
 Prepare routine transport and shipment reports and ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable transport regulations.
 Perform any other duties assigned by the Transport Operations Controller or Fleet and Admin Manager.

 

Profile

Key Skills and Knowledge
Freight forwarding and transport operations.
Container interchange procedures and documentation.
Shipping and transport documentation requirements.
Road transport operations and fleet coordination.
Basic customs and import/export procedures.
Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years' experience in transport, logistics, shipping, or freight forwarding operations.
Experience managing shipping documentation and container interchange processes is highly desirable.
Experience using TMS, or other logistics management systems is an added advantage.