Export Logistics Officer

Primeserv Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Primeserv Recruitment is seeking an Export Logistics Officer to coordinate export shipments from origin to destination, ensuring timely, cost-effective and compliant movement of goods to international customers.

The role requires 3 to 5 years' experience in export logistics and freight forwarding, with strong knowledge of Incoterms 2020, export documentation, and ERP/freight management systems. Excellent communication and planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / International Trade / Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in export logistics and freight forwarding.
• Experience managing sea export shipments.
• Experience working with customers brokers, shipping lines and freight forwarding companies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate export shipments from origin to destination.
• Plan and schedule shipments according to customer delivery requirements and stock availability.
• Arrange bookings with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders.
• Prepare and review export documentation including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin/EUR1/FT-COO, Phytosanitary Certificate, Export Permits, Customs Declarations and Insurance Documents.
• Ensure compliance with customs and international trade regulations.
• Track shipments and provide status updates to customers and management.
• Resolve shipment and customs clearance issues.
• Monitor logistics costs and verify freight/forwarding invoices.

Skills

Incoterms 2020

Export documentation

Communication

Negotiation

Planning

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Bachelors in Logistics/Supply Chain/International Trade/Business Admin

Tools

ERP systems

Freight management systems

Excel

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Export Logistics Officer is responsible for coordinating and managing all export shipment activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods to international customers. The role requires strong freight forwarding experience, knowledge of international trade regulations, shipping documentation, customs procedures and coordination with shipping lines, freight forwarders, transporters, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate export shipments from origin to destination. Plan and schedule shipments according to customer delivery requirements and stock availability. Arrange bookings with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders. Prepare and review export documentation including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin/EUR1/FT-COO, Phytosanitary Certificate, Export Permits, Customs Declarations and Insurance Documents. Ensure compliance with customs and international trade regulations. Track shipments and provide status updates to customers and management. Resolve shipment and customs clearance issues. Monitor logistics costs and verify freight/forwarding invoices.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma or Bachelors degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / International Trade / Business Administration or related field. Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in export logistics and freight forwarding. Experience managing sea export shipments. Experience working with customers brokers, shipping lines and freight forwarding companies.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong knowledge of international shipping procedures and Incoterms 2020. Export documentation and customs clearance expertise. ERP and freight management systems proficiency. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel. Excellent communication, negotiation, planning and problem-solving skills.

Please note

Should you not meet the minimum requirements or hear from us within 14 days from date of advertising, please accept your application as being unsuccessful.