Sea Freight Import Operations Lead

Innovazi Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovazi Consulting is seeking an experienced Sea Imports Freight Forwarding professional to manage bookings from initiation to final transhipment. The role requires coordinating with customers, shipping lines, and international agents, while monitoring vessel schedules and ensuring accurate documentation.

The candidate should handle high volumes, demonstrate strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced freight forwarding desk environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Sea Imports Freight Forwarding is required.
• Proven ability to manage bookings from initiation through final transhipment port.
• Experience with carrier bookings, warehouse receipts, and draft Bills of Lading.

Responsibilities

• Manage sea import shipments from booking stage through to final transhipment sailing.
• Coordinate with customers, shipping lines and international agents.
• Monitor vessel schedules and shipment progress.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders including customers, overseas agents and shipping lines.
• Handle a high-volume inbox and 400–500 emails daily.

Skills

Sea Imports Freight Forwarding

Booking management

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Innovazi Consulting is seeking an experienced Sea Imports Freight Forwarding professional to manage bookings from initiation to final transhipment. The role requires coordinating with customers, shipping lines, and international agents, while monitoring vessel schedules and ensuring accurate documentation.

The candidate should handle high volumes, demonstrate strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced freight forwarding desk environment.