Our client, a leader in the Shipping and logistics industry, is looking for an experienced Import Manager to join their team.
Position reports to: Branch Manager
MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12
- Tertiary Freight qualification
- Shipshape or similar knowledge
- Knowledge of Incoterms
- Several years industry experience in operations
- Technology orientated and systems driven
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS
- Managing the operations depts- Forwarding, Registration, Entries, Releases, Transport, NVOCC and Warehouse
- Managing servicing and maintaining existing business
- Managing operational systems and controls
- Assist in negotiating rates with transporters
- Managing of staff with HR
- Assist in management of Invoicing and Estimates dept when needed
- Managing discipline and training of the staff in operations, with HR
- Quality checks on shipping files- Invoicing and endorsements
- Manage accrual and provisional revenue for Imports dept
- Deal with des
- Deal with disbursement files queries
- Management of the operational systems, IT and processes
- Sign and approve EFT over R 50 000 and petty cash requisitions
- Follow up on cash customers and payments
- Manage Imports Shipment number records
- Approve staff leave in the Imports dept
- Conduct regular internal quality checks with staff ie email, edocs and KPI times are maintained
- Adhere to company policies and undertake disciplinary action if necessary
- Monitor SOPs and document flow in the Imports dept
- Assist and monitor the paperless file process
- Monitor and assist with debtors limits
- Conduct bi- annual audit on transporters
- Monitor transport rates
- Maintain high staff morale
- Maintain fixed assets of staff in the Imports dept
- Customer service skills- able to handle demanding customer environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong work ethic and dedication to meeting deadlines and achieving goals.
- Contribute to the overall success of the business, understanding process flow and implement changes on an operational level
- Strong operational experience and able to handle an ever changing environment
