Global Export Logistics Specialist

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

Job summary

Primeserv Denverdraft is seeking an Export Logistics Officer to coordinate all export shipments for our food client. The role focuses on timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods to international customers, leveraging strong freight forwarding experience and knowledge of trade regulations.

You will manage export documentation, arrange bookings with shipping lines and forwarders, coordinate with brokers and customers, and monitor shipments to resolve issues and control costs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related field.
• 3–5 years of export logistics and freight forwarding experience.
• Experience handling sea export shipments.
• Experience working with customers, brokers, shipping lines and forwarders.

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, and Certificates of Origin/EUR1/FT-COO.
• 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

Export documentation

Incoterms 2020

Freight forwarding

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / International Trade / Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Freight management systems

Excel

Job description

Primeserv Denverdraft is seeking an Export Logistics Officer to coordinate all export shipments for our food client. The role focuses on timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods to international customers, leveraging strong freight forwarding experience and knowledge of trade regulations.

You will manage export documentation, arrange bookings with shipping lines and forwarders, coordinate with brokers and customers, and monitor shipments to resolve issues and control costs.