Permanent - Senior Air Import Controller - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Quotations / Estimates - Full function

• Request rates from multiple agents.
• Compare and provide quotations / estimates based on sound knowledge of market.

Forwarding – Complete function including:

• Comprehensive and complete understanding of pricing both in terms of freight rates and origin charges
• Liaising with both clients and agents in efficient, professional manner
• Track shipments online / telephonically
• Able to work early /after hours / weekends where necessary
• Able to draw cargo from airline if needed.
• Registering files on system, tracking shipments on an international and local level, submitting Pre-framed customs entries for clearance, updating customers.
• Delivery – Co-ordinating multiple deliveries with transporters.
• Billing / Invoicing – Understands concept (revenue / disbursement) and is able to apply same.
• Queries – Is able to resolve queries timeously.

Required experience + 8 years experience in International Freight forwarding.

 Other skills

• Excellent communication skills – Both telephonically and in writing.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in handling DGR, high-valued and temperature-controlled cargo.
• Experience in other logistical fields (exports / sea freight, etc) an advantage
• Knowledge on Shipshape an advantage
• Is able to work under pressure
• Able to work in team environment as well as independently.