Road Freight Controller - Hinterland M/F

	Road Freight Controller - Hinterland 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                      

Successfully co-ordinate all shipments for client(s) in charge, from the reception of the pre-alert to the billing for both sea imports and road exports. Ensure deadlines and procedures as per SOP / agreement with client(s). Assist to maintain good service levels and good revenue margins as per the contract rates and any write offs / errors are kept to a minimum. Provide a positive learning environment in order to strengthen the team you are working with. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the departmental and company procedure manual.

 

Profile

Job Function:
• Successfully co-ordinate all shipments for the contract from issue of Purchase Order as per INCO terms.
• Ensure project deadlines and procedures are adhered to.
• Assist to maintain good service levels and good revenue margins as per the contract rates and any write offs / errors are kept to a minimum.
• Provide a positive learning environment in order to strengthen the team you are working with.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the departmental and company procedure manual.
• Ensure all shipments are dispatched within the proposed time frame.
• Keep client fully informed of the progress of the shipment.
• Ensure all shipment's Customs regulations are met including the prompt return of documents.
• Ensure the respective Africa Global Logistics Office at destination is kept fully informed of the position of cargo received.
• Ensure that all transactions are carried out in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure for the contract.
• Ensure all information entered into Pegasus is correct.
• Liaise with suppliers and expeditors to ensure timeous uplift of orders.
• Tracking
• Loading orders
• Tally of PO's
• Ensure POD's are returned by both the haulier and / or Africa Global Logistics office of destination (hauliers are not to be paid unless POD's are received).
• Ensure each shipment is profitable.
• Ensure clients are invoiced in line with what has been agreed and the costing is accurate.
• Ensure invoices are dispatched regularly and in line with a procedure.
• Ensure Supplier invoices are in line with proposed coating on Pegasus and returned to accounts timeously.
• Ensure that clients are invoiced according to the credit terms set out for their respective Account i.e. COD and Account clients.
• Ensure that clients are serviced in such a manner that more business in other areas (modes of transport) and other routes are considered by clients.
• Ensure that Africa Global Logistics South Africa portrays a professional and friendly image to all clients.
• Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager


Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Matric at higher grade inclusive of Mathematics and English.
• A Freight Forwarding or any such relevant course qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a road controller in a freight forwarding environment.
• Sea Import Experience will be an advantage.