Sea Freight Controller

All Star Placements; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Sea Freight Controllers in Johannesburg. This role involves overseeing Sea Freight operations, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and maintaining strong customer relationships. The successful candidate will coordinate cargo bookings, monitor vessel schedules, and manage documentation, all while optimizing shipment planning. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in the Sea Freight industry will be valued and rewarded. If you have a passion for logistics and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Sea Freight with a strong understanding of shipping processes.
• Preferred qualifications in Sea Freight and a colleague education background.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Sea Freight operations, ensuring timely data entry and compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, resolving issues and providing updates.

Skills

Operational Oversight

Customer Service

Compliance with international trade regulations

Data entry into TMS

Negotiation skills

Education

Colleague education background

Additional qualification in Sea Freight

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

There is an opportunity available in Johannesburg for experienced Sea Freight Controllers.

Expected Duties:

1. Operational Oversight: Coordinate Sea Freight operations, including booking cargo, container loading, documentation, and customs clearance. Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the company's transportation management systems (TMS) or relevant software. Monitor vessel schedules, port activities, and shipping routes to optimize shipment planning and minimize delays.
2. Customer Service: Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining strong customer relationships. Collaborate with customer service teams to provide accurate and timely updates to clients regarding shipment status and potential delays.
3. Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, import/export laws, and maritime safety standards. Verify and prepare necessary shipping documents, such as bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
4. Monitor and control sea freight-related expenses, including freight rates, demurrage charges, and other associated costs. Collaborate with shipping lines, carriers, freight forwarders, and other service providers to negotiate rates, secure capacity, and resolve operational issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry partners to ensure smooth operations and timely resolution of challenges. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sea freight operations, such as on-time delivery, shipment accuracy, and cost performance.

Minimum Requirements:

At least a colleague education background, additional qualification of Sea Freight will be preferred. Minimum 4+ years of proven experience in the Sea Freight field will be preferred with a strong understanding of international shipping processes and regulations.

Compensation:

Basic salary on offer: R 30 000.00 to R 35 000.00 negotiable with benefits to be discussed.