Import Controller

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR002436/SN

Date posted:

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
This Global logistics company, currently seeks your imports and Customs & Excise experience to take up imports role.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Person:

Matric.
Logistics Diploma an advantage.
Certification in Customs Clearing & Forwarding.
Minimum 4 to 5 years experience in Operations through Import activities for medium / large business.
Knowledge of Customs and Excise requirements for movement of goods outside SA.
Working knowledge of Compu-Clear.
Solid Clearing and Forwarding Imports experience required.
Sound knowledge of shipping documents & procedures required.

The Job:

Administration:

Receipt documents/shipping instructions.
Monitor documents and requests from clients & Head Office and act accordingly.
Request original documents timeously.
Prepare and complete every file for invoicing, ensure customer documents are delivered on time.
Ensure that files are invoiced out according to rate profiles.
Raise purchase orders to suppliers.
Assist with any logistics calculations on Import Shipments.
Keep all rates requests on file.
Follow a quote system and save all quotes on network for easy access.
Obtain approval of quotes from Department Manager prior to sending.

Customer Service / Reporting (Internal & External):

Follow up on all customer deliveries and always meet and exceed customer expectations with constant communication - telephonic & electronic.
Daily status reports to be sent to all customers.
Update and provide effective communication to all customers (both internal and external), delivering an excellent service at all times.
Build and maintain relationships with all customers.
Monthly client forecasting.

Import Management:

Registration of shipments on Compu-Clearing.
Request for SOB details and shipping line charges.
Ensure that all shipping line charges are correct and signed off for payment.
Submit cargo dues via Ports On Line.
Process Certificate of Origins, EUR1, SADC and GSP Certificates.
Process on landing delivery & forwarding orders.
Port Health & Plant Inspector releases.
Submit relevant documents to the Shipping Lines for final release and Navis update.
Knowledge of Import Control Act - Prohibited & Restricted goods.
Application of Import Permits to the relevant departments.
Stay abreast of industry changes.

Costing & Estimates:

Prepare estimates for logistics quotes.
Negotiate best possible rates for ocean/air/road/rail to secure the business.
Control and manage companies freight rates noting validities and update when necessary.
Produce estimates within the required time constraints, but with precision and accuracy.
Assist with tender rate preparations.
Complete estimates / proposals as per company quote templates.
Update client rate schedules as and when required.

Competencies:

Knowledge of Break Bulk & Bulk shipments.
Good mathematical and analytical skill sets.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with ability to assist with problem solving and delivering on expectations.
At least intermediate Excel level.

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