Minimum requirements:
- Matric | Relevant Logistics/Management Qualification will be advantageous
- Strong knowledge of INCOTERMS
- Minimum of 3-5 years working experience in an Imports Management role within the Freight/Logistics Industry
- Sound knowledge and operational experience in Imports process (Air/Ocean Road Freight), Customs Tariffs and Port Charges
- Fully Computer Literate in all MS Office Suite Applications (Excel | Intermediate Advanced)
- Working experience on Cargo Wise & EDI Enterprise Application will be advantageous
- Strong management and administration skills
- Sound understanding of Human Resources and Performance Management processes
- Analytical and love for numerical problem solving
- Own Vehicle and Drivers Licence
Key Performance Areas:
- Responsible for complete staff and operational management of Import Department
- Oversee and manage all aspects of Customer Services and Service Level Agreements
- Ensure that all subordinates are working in accordance with departments standard operating procedures (upload of documents to E-docs | Quality Checks | Proactively mitigate potential operational errors | oversee and ensure that company slogan IRA, Identify Report Action are adhered to | Operating System efficiencies | RCG Compliance | measuring of 3rd party efficiencies | identify, streamline, and implement departmental functions)
- Staff Management Upskill and Drive development initiatives | Training | Performance Management
- Cost Management Drive profit margin increase within current SOPs | minimise any pricing, quotations errors | manage all costs relating to Import department effectively | manage all negotiations, rates, billings, and services with third parties related to Import Department | Ensure that all billing is done time effectively and accurately
- Reporting Checking and reporting for related financial reports on weekly basis to ensure prompt and accurate month end processing | Ensure timeous payment of Invoices | Compile and manage transaction report vs. GP report | Compile and distribute month end financial and operational reports to senior management
This opportunity will offer a competitive remuneration package in line with a proven track record and relevant experience.
