Head of Freight Desk
3 weeks ago
As an Executive Search and Career Consultant specializing in the niche market of Supply Chain, I represent some of the top leaders and am called upon by blue chip organizations in the country to secure talent and assist them in building high performance teams.
One such client of mine is a FMCG company and they are looking for a Head of Freight Desk. The successful incumbent can be based in Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town, however travel will be required where necessary.
The incumbent of this position will be responsible for the overall management, performance and results of the freight desk which includes the use of and maintenance of the GTS Software solution managing all imports and exports across the entire business, exceeding 8000 containers per annum.
Key Performance Areas:
- Ensure that all inbound and outbound flows are fully compliant and run through GTS supporting the tax team to remain compliant with SARS.
- Ensure all divisions are fully utilizing GTS and that reporting is in place and monitored monthly to ensure compliance and management decision making
- Leverage the size of TCB freight movements to secure the best rates and service from shipping lines and freight forwarders in these volatile times.
- Minimise ancillary costs through proper visibility and planning of shipments through the team supporting you, procurement and GTS.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce or relevant
Minimum Experience:
- Core knowledge - Imports and Exports, international shipping markets, clearing and forwarding, planning, logistics, FMCG
- Functional - minimum 10+ years’ experience in supply chain with core experience in imports/exports and international logistics
The People Shop (Pty) Ltd
012 462 2828
**Job Category**:Head of Freight Desk**Job Type**:Permanent**Job Location**:Johannesburg**CTC**:R 1.8 Mil - R 1.5 Mil
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