Bidvest International Logistics is looking for a Forwarding Controller. Apply Now!
Bidvest International Logistics is looking to recruit a Forwarding Controller within its Airfreight division.
The successful incumbent will be required to perform Indent Monitoring and value adding to our Clients in order to ensure timeous and most cost effective method of shipping cargo to SA, from anywhere in the world. Also handles x-trade of clients cargo.
Responsibilities:
• To ensure ongoing receipt of indents and capturing of all indents on Cargo Wise and monitoring of indents via e-mail / Cargo-Wise
• To track indents until arrival at South African port and keep clients fully updated regarding the status of their cargo via e-mail or status reports closely monitoring all delays
• To give good advise as regards to the most suitable and economic modes of transport within the time constaints set by the importer
• Knowledge and expeience to manage complex client’s forwarding requirements. Constantly consider ways to add value to client
• Maintain good lines of communication with EMOTRANS offices as well as the EMOTRANS Network Agents
• To closely monitor-trans-shipments and keep client updated as regards the non-carriage details
• Keep clients informed and handle queries from clients and other stakeholders and departments
• Checking of overseas agents freight invoices against rates agreed with Rate Cards in place with BIL Clients.
• Keep system updated with all communication and documentation received and affected
• Ensure prompt responses to client enquiries and or queries
• Ensure strict adherence to BCS (Business Compliance System)
Requirements:
• Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate
• Tertiary education would be an advantage
• Any shipping accredited unit standard adavntegeous
• At least 3 – 5 years experience as a Forwarding Controller or similar position
• Highly experience in all aspects of International Forwarding – Airfreight
Competencies:
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills preferably coupled with an outgoing personality
• Highly developed computer and typing skills (MS Office and Cargo-Wise)
• Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure and after hours as the need arises
• Be methodical ands well organised with an analytical and enquiring mind
• Client centric focus and the ability to problem solve
Location: Kempton Park
Job Reference: BIL220315-2
Closing Date: 23 March 2022
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