Shipping Controller

L&G Tools; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tools and equipment supplier in Durban is seeking a Mid-Senior level HR Officer to oversee shipping operations. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in a shipping environment, high business acumen, and exceptional English communication skills. Responsibilities include submitting customs documentation, processing shipping invoices, and liaising with shipping lines. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the management function within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a shipping environment.
• Exceptional proficiency in English communication, both written and verbal.
• High level of Business Acumen.

Responsibilities

• Submit the SAD to Customs via the EDI System.
• Retrieve the Release from the EDI System.
• Prepare Cargo dues document for Shipping Line / Port Release.
• Release of Containers.
• Check costing sheet and supplier's invoice for quantities and pricing.

Skills

Business Acumen

English communication

Tools

Syspro

MS Office

Job description

Bachelor of Commerce Human Resource Management HR Officer at L&G Tools

Summary of the position

• Submit the SAD to Customs via the EDI System.
• Retrieve the Release from the EDI System.
• Framing entries for Customs purposes.
• Prepare Cargo dues document for Shipping Line / Port Release.
• Release of Containers.
• Telephonic request for charges - Shipping Line / Freight Forwarder.
• Obtain Release Letter and Delivery Order from the Freight Forwarder / Shipping Line.
• Prepare Delivery Instruction Sheet for Shipping Line & Transporter.
• Submission of all Release Docs Electronically to the Shipping Line for Release of Container/s.
• Check for Confirmation of Navis Update with the Shipping Line.
• Requesting Finance Dept. to make payment to the Shipping Line.
• Statement and Invoice Request from Freight Forwarder / Shipping Line.
• Compile all charges for Shipping Invoice and Costing Purposes.
• Process the Shipping Invoice Electronically.
• Prepare all charges for costing.
• Check costing sheet and supplier's invoice for quantities and pricing.
• Prepare costing with Easy Clear Platform.
• Distribution of complete set of files to the Category Managers.
• Liaise with the shipping line and marine surveyors for damaged / rusty containers.
• Forward a claim to our marine insurers.
• Capture each shipping file for the month electronically.
• Finalisation of shipping files for reference purposes.
• Print Sales Journal Report for filing purposes.
• Recon all Shipping Creditors for monthly payment.
• Request rates from courier companies for Importing & Exporting of Samples.
• Compile a Status Report for all shipments entering the company and forward it electronically to the necessary personnel within the company.
• Assist the Planning Dept. to consolidate all orders that is less than a container load and get them shipped.
• Assist our suppliers with shipping orders with the freight forwarder (Full Container Loads).
• Request Telex Releases telephonically from all suppliers.
• File all Creditors and Shipping Dept.

Files

• Liaise with the Shipping Marketing Personnel with regards to Freight Rates and Local Charges.
• Estimate Costing /s for Category Managers of New Products.
• Request Release with Customs, Border Police & NRCS Stop / Detention of Container/s.

Requirements

• High level of Business Acumen.
• years Syspro or similar operating system knowledge and MS Office.
• Minimum of 5 years+ experience in a shipping environment.
• Exceptional proficiency in English communication, both written and verbal.

Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should the recruitment team not contact you within 14 working days.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Wholesale