Import & Export Controller (Food & Beverage)

 

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT003096/IP

Date posted:

Friday, August 12, 2022

Location:

Cape Winelands, South Africa


SUMMARY:
An international manufacturing company based in the Cape Winelands, operating in the Food and Beverage industry is seeking to employ an Import and Export Controller to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent’s role will be to ensure that all applicable import and export regulations, policies and processes are met with regards to the import of raw materials and the export of the company’s products. As such, he/she will be the interface with the company’s freight forwarders and be required to comply with all customs clearance related matters.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Close communication with Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Finance and Quality Control
  • Evaluate and apply all new customs related requirements on an ongoing basis
  • Obtain all relevant certification documents
  • Perform regular audits on all broker activities
  • Prepare documents and forms to move goods efficiently through import and export steps and procedures
  • Assist to obtain all required import permits and export licenses for all processes
  • Check and coordinate with Supply Chain Department to establish an efficient import / export classification and prepare tariff schedule
  • Administer all freight logistics
  • Provide optimal level of customer service and resolve all shipment issues
  • Track all import shipments and export shipments and forward weekly updates to relevant departments
  • Evaluate all items for import and ensure accuracy in all values and collaborate with customer brokers to provide clearance of all imports and maintain required documents
  • Prepare all export documentation and relevant certificates of conformance and other certificates that will be required by our customers and destination customs authorities
  • Co-ordinate all 3rd party pre-shipment inspections of all outgoing cargo
  • Perform audits on all import and export files on a regular basis
  • Perform all record-keeping processes and maintain records of all entries
  • Monitor and provide response to all customs inquiries and requests and obtain required product certifications for all export and import products for customs clearance
  • Review invoicing and related documents to ensure shipping, handling, storage charges, and customs fees are billed correctly
  • Monitor and update customs bond warehouse, assist and provide schedule for movements of the same to customs during audits
  • Execute different courses of action in general in accordance with instructions given by Management and the Supply Chain team
 
Requirements:
  • Matric (Relevant tertiary degree/diploma will be advantageous)
  • At least five years’ work experience in a Supply Chain/Logistics related position, involving international freight forwarding (inbound and outbound), liaison with clearing agents and freight companies (road and air freight), preferably in the Food and Beverage Industry
  • Must have knowledge and experience of Inco-terms
  • Good numerical and computer skills (SAP experience required)
  • Good communication and people skills
  • Outgoing personality
  • Own transport
 
To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to
 
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
 
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