Freight Forwarding Specialist

Profile Personnel; East London; Presencial; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A logistics company is seeking a motivated Freight Forwarding Specialist for their East London plant. This role involves coordinating international shipments, managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimising freight operations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with a solid knowledge of customs procedures and strong analytical skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to improve logistics efficiency within a dynamic team.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in freight forwarding or international logistics.
• Solid knowledge of customs procedures and HS codes.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate international shipments via air, sea, and land transport.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Ensure compliance with Incoterms and shipping regulations.
• Track and monitor shipments, resolving delays proactively.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Incoterms

Knowledge of customs procedures

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

An exciting opportunity exists for a Freight Forwarding Specialist within the Logistics Department at our Fort Jackson plant. We are seeking a motivated professional with strong expertise in international logistics to coordinate and optimise the movement of materials across global supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate international shipments of raw materials and customer-nominated parts via air, sea, and land transport.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
• Ensure compliance with Incoterms and international shipping regulations.
• Consolidate shipments from multiple suppliers to optimise container utilisation.
• Track and monitor shipments, resolving transportation delays or issues proactively.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation (bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, etc.).
• Support customs clearance processes and verify accuracy of HS codes.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering to align logistics activities with business requirements.
• Analyse freight costs, prepare KPI reports, and identify opportunities for savings and service improvements.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance freight efficiency and reduce costs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in freight forwarding or international logistics (automotive sector advantageous).
• Solid knowledge of Incoterms, HS codes, and customs procedures.
• Experience with multi-modal transport coordination.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.