Shipping Controller

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Shipping Controller to join their team. This position plays a vital role within the company.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

• Receive and verify the documentation to ensure it is in line with the shipping requests and legal responsibility.
• Manage the bookings and instructions for the vessels.
• Arranging of payments.
• Ensure the shipping schedule is as per the company’s policy.
• Monitor the cargo.
• Preparation of export and import documentation.
• Planning, handling, and controlling the shipments.
• Customs compliant import and export entries and the submission thereof to customs and monitoring.
• Confirm the dispatch and arrival of cargo and arrange the relevant details with the clients.
• Update ATA’s.
• Issue customs and the shipping documents.
• Registering, updating, and completing of all files.
• Compiling of shipment charges.
• Ensure shipments are in budget.
• Coordinating with agents.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Reporting of the shipment statuses.
• Processing and submitting of documentation.
• Ensure supplier invoices are in line with the price lists.

• +2 years relevant experience.
• An understanding of INCO terms.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Must have excellent excel skills.