Shipping Controller
Large Importer and exporter of frozen meat is urgently needing a shipping controller.
It is imperative that the applicant has experience in framing import & export bills of entry and import releases, along with a strong knowledge in framing import and export road bills of entry and export road freight as it will be their primary task, however, will also be doing releases.
The Company does own in-house clearances.
Duties & Responsibilities
Framing bills of entry (import and export) and import releases.
Responsibilities - primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor cross pack and cross border process
- Manage and monitor storage
- Framing export road freight bills of entry - SAD declaration
- Manage and monitor electronic Road Freight Manifests (eRFMs) submissions
- Acquittal submission upon request from SARS
- RCG submissions
- Compliance report
- Speaking to suppliers and arranging permits
- Maintaining stock sheet
- System update / data integrity / Cross border documents for record keeping
Import:
- QC & prepare the necessary import documents
- Framing import bills of entry - SAD declaration
- Compliance report
The controller will also be involved with the import releases:
- Handle import files from the point of release from customs through to completion and delivery of transport documentation (prioritize urgent shipments) (monitor ETA)
- Prepare documents for state vet, port health, plant inspection and haz cargo
- Contact shipping lines and obtain release charges
- Draw up payment requisitions for release charges
- Complete shipping line instructions
- Send all necessary documentation and POP to lines for release
- Complete cartage and CTO / NAVIS instructions
- Liaising with 3rd party service providers – reporting exceptions to Manager
- Update internal system / status report with any required data
- Assist shipping controllers in any aspect of registration, approval of copy document, etc. as deemed necessary
- Assist shipping controllers with any queries, refunds or analysis etc. as deemed necessary – sense of urgency
Desired Experience & Qualification
Ability to work in Cato Ridge; own car is preferred.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Matric
Minimum of 3 years road export experience
Minimum of 3 years framing bills of entry experience
Minimum of 3 years sea freight import experience
SKILLS AND TRAITS REQUIRED:
Organized and methodical
Proficient in MS Office Word and Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
ACCOUNTABILITY
Planning / Organizational skills
Prioritizing workload
Result orientated
Package & Remuneration
Market related
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