Airfreight Export Controller (Perishables)

SUMMARY:
Join a globally renowned clearing and forwarding agent handling airfreight exports for their perishables division.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a top 10 clearing and forwarding agent and is seeking an experienced and eager airfreight export specialist who specialises in perishables. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 5 experience as an Export Controller in Perishable Airfreight exports. - non-negotiable. 
• Excellent understanding of industry and related job requirements for Freight Forwarding.
• Geographical knowledge and familiar with airline routes and capabilities.
• Strong persuasive and organizational skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients and airlines, both telephonically and via e-mail.
• Detail-orientated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to lead.

• Processing/issuing of all export documentation: AWB, SAD, Phytosanitary certificate, PPECB, COO’s, etc.
• Airline bookings as per rate agreements.
• Liaising with clients via e-mail, and telephonically.
• Maintaining of bookings lists.
• Daily tracking of shipments.
• Updating clients on status of shipments.
• Daily shipment/warehouse planning.
• Liaising with warehouse.