Import Manager

SUMMARY:
Import Manager
New Germany, Durban
R40 000 - R45 000CTC

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Tertiary Freight qualification
• Shipshape or similar knowledge
• Knowledge of Incoterms
• 4 years and more industry experience in operations
• Managing the operations depts- Forwarding, Registration, Entries, Releases, Transport, NVOCC and Warehouse
• Managing operational systems and controls
• Assist in negotiating rates with transporters
• Assist in management of Invoicing and Estimates dept when needed
• Quality checks on shipping files- Invoicing and endorsements
• Management of the operational systems, IT and processes
• Conduct regular internal quality checks with staff
• Oversee shipment tracking systems and deliver timely reports on logistics performance and departmental activities, including setting up new users and maintaining existing ones
• Train staff on logistics software and offer continuous system support
• Manage communication and updates remarks providing real time updates between suppliers, transporters, and customs