Cross Trades Controller (FMCG Logistics)

SUMMARY:
A position is available in Port Elizabeth for a Cross Trades Controller with at least 2 years International shipping experience.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum qualification and experience:
- 2 Years’ international shipping experience
- Knowledge of trade lanes
- Knowledge of shipping lines and their operations
- Syspro experience advantageous
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Related qualification advantageous


Main Duties/Key Results Areas:
Cross Trades
- Follow up and expedite outstanding supplier orders in line with customer required ETA’s.
- Facilitate and coordinate supplier prepayments and balance
payments.

- Ensure document instructions are in place as per customer requirements.
- Make bookings with shipping lines, forwarding agents.
- Ensure timeous receiving, checking and approving of shipping documents against customer requirements and issuing same to customers and agents within the required time frame.
- Tracking of in transit shipments.
- Update Dashboard and Status Reports on order shipment details.
- Liaise with internal and external customers on order status and other related issues.
- Be fully conversant with import and export laws and regulations.
- You will be expected to maintain your understanding and keep up to date with changes as they occur.
- Liaise with officials in various agencies to ensure goods are cleared through customs or quarantine.

 

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