Import Logistics Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa JeloCorp Full time
Job Title: Import Logistics Manager

We are seeking an experienced Import Logistics Manager to join our team at JeloCorp.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all import logistics operations, including sourcing and negotiating freight rates, identifying customer solutions, and maintaining a good working relationship with the team and other departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Freight Rate Negotiation: Source and negotiate freight rates from different shipping lines direct/indirect, and ad hoc services where required.
  • Customer Solutions: Identify customer solutions on rates and services.
  • Transport Sourcing: Source and manage transporters, clearing agents, and other stakeholders.
  • Audit and Compliance: Audit and submit suppliers' invoicing and disbursements, and maintain records of all entries.
  • Shipment Tracking: Track all import shipments and export shipments and forward weekly updates to relevant departments.
  • Export Documentation: Prepare all export documentation and relevant certificates of conformance and other certificates that will be required by our customers and destination customs authorities (Cross-border).
  • Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all import and export files.
  • Problem-Solving: Effectively and promptly handle queries/problems, and liaise with agents regarding packing and shipping documents.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 5-7 years' experience within a clearing and forwarding environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree as a qualification.
  • Shipping related experience.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of practices and processes within the Sea freight environment.
  • Excellent communication both written/verbal at all levels.
  • Organizational skills and effective time management.
  • Computer literate - Microsoft Office & Excel.
  • Well organized individual able to work under pressure / heavy workloads.
  • Able to work in a team as well as independently.


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