Senior Sea and Airfreight Imports Controller

Cargo Compass SA; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in South Africa is seeking a Multimodal Imports Controller to join their imports department. This role involves overseeing airfreight and seafreight imports, managing shipments throughout the process, and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. Candidates should have a Matric Certificate and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Relevant qualification in logistics or supply chain management is advantageous.
• Ability to handle pressure and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with overseas agents and arrange bookings based on client requirements.
• Check documentation and arrange clearance and delivery to clients.
• Understanding customs regulations and documentation.

Skills

Airfreight and Seafreight Imports

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Matric Certificate

Supply Chain Management

Logistics Management

International Trade

Tools

Ship Shape

Excel

Job description

We are excited to announce a new vacancy in our imports department as a Multimodal Imports Controller!

Minimum requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience
• Relevant qualification is advantageous - Supply chain management, Logistics Management, International Trade

Skills and Abilities:

• Airfreight and Seafreight Imports
• Handling a shipment from start liaising with overseas agents, arranging the booking most cost-effective way based on client requirements.
• Receiving and checking documentation, arranging clearance and delivery to client.
• Customs Clearance Procedures*: Understanding customs regulations, procedures, and documentation is crucial.
• Invoicing clients
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
• Ability to handle pressure and make informed decisions.
• Communication and Teamwork
• Adaptability - Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Organizational Skills - Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ship Shape knowledge is advantageous
• Basic excel knowledge is advantageous