Senior Imports Controller

3 months ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Recruitment Matters (Pty) Ltd Full time

Our client is looking for a Senior Imports Controller who accurately assess correctness of client’s documents received per shipment and to arrange customs clearance and delivery within the required timeframes per authority requirements.

**Responsibilities**:

- To check accuracy of client’s documents and ensure correct HS codes are applied.
- Register shipments in QX
- To ensure that the SARS entries and Cargo Dues, are submitted within the required timeframes.
- To obtain authority releases where required i.e., Port Health, Agriculture, State Vet.
- Obtain shipping line invoices timeously and check the correct rates have been applied in accordance with the quote.
- To ensure cargo is released by the shipping line within the required timeframes to avoid storage costs.
- Arrange haulage to clients nominated address.
- Ensure all authority inspections are carried out.
- Approve suppliers’ invoices on DocIt.
- Request quotes as required.
- To ensure any problems/potential problems are flagged immediately with the relevant manager.
- To ensure clients invoicing is processed on time and sign off draft invoices.
- Liaise with clients and update regularly with status reports.
- Liaise with unpack depots, shipping lines & freight forwarders.
- Arrange ex works shipments from various origins.
- Endeavour to work closer with the client in terms of forecasting as best as possible as to give our finance department enough line of sight on cash flow planning especially in ports of discharge where no deferment is in place.
- Provide input to KAM or Key Client Executive of how the client is tracking in terms of age analysis and in coming shipments i.e planned versus actual.
- On occasion provide background or input/advice to Pricing controllers in terms of suggested profit margins.

**Key Skills**:

- Ability to identify the needs in the team and assist where needed.
- To have the ability to read and interpret shipping documentation.
- Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
- Strong organisational and communication skills to manage workload and prioritise.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Fast learner in internal and external computer systems and processes.
- Understanding the Customs and Excise Act and the Tariff Book.
- Understand the different types of customs declarations.
- Ability to work with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 (Essential)
- Ability to work all hours and from home where needed.
- Level 1 & 2 Customs Training

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent



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