Job Description
The successful applicant will be involved with
· Assess and determine order of priorities on a daily basis with regard to developing project priorities to enable to examine traffic reports.
· Obtain details of cargo to be transported from Client and from his Vendor/Supplier
· Agree type/s of transport to be utilised for cargo and any specialist equipment required
· Secure relevant transport booking/s and issue instructions for collection, packing and/or consolidation of load as appropriate
· Follow up on collection and arrivals to designated depots
· Develop appropriate cargo movement documents
· Ensure mobilisation times are met
· Distribute operations documentation as appropriate
· Monitor shipment movements until arrival at destination
· Keep Client and management informed in accordance with operating instructions
· Minimise operating costs by timely action
· Issuing air waybills/sea waybills/cmr and export Custom clearance
· Process information into the in-house transport management system
· Keep control of data entries/files closures in timely manner
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
· Customer Focused attitude
· Determination to deliver a job well done
· Able to meet deadlines
· Ability to prioritise
· Organised
· Good at interacting with suppliers
· Team player as well as work independently
· Understanding of costing
· Quotations
· Familiar with load planning and cargo securing
3+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding operations.