Shipping Manager

Responsibilities
- Manage shipping office staff
- Manage all import activities for the group
- Negotiate the best freight rates from freight forwarders
- Hold staff meetings on a weekly basis
- Track and manage all imports for the group
- Book Forex for payments of contracts as per company policy
- Prepare budgets
- Prepare management reports for the Supply Chain Executive
- Ensure all shipments are invoiced and delivered in time as per SOP
- Ensure effective communication to branches regarding container deliveries
- Manage all department expenses
- Conduct training as/when required
- Ensure cross-border orders are costed
- Initiate cost saving initiatives
- Negotiate trading terms with suppliers
- Investigate the specialized and technical requirements in the department

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum Grade 12
- A tertiary qualification in a related field i.e., BBA Logistics, Supply Chain Management would be an advantage
- Knowlege of finance
- 3-4 years’ experience in people management
- Computer literate

**Salary**: R30,000.00 - R40,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)