Freight Manager - Clearing

Overview

We focus on perfection, on finding the absolute top executive for your recruitment needs. Where other agencies may hire for every role within an organization or across a number of verticals, we have selected to remain within specific industries.

Our niche approach ensures that we know and understand your requirements and have the right relationships and expertise to find the perfect executive or perfect placement for every candidate.

Job Description

To oversee the team (lead, guide, and mentor) in accordance with best practices and in the business’ best interests to achieve overall profitability, smooth running of company and exceed customer expectations.

• General Management
• Liaising with Shipping Lines and other service providers
• Managing subordinates, including daily management, appraisals and disciplinary action
• Responsible for the overall profitability of branch, and ensuring the accounts department receive all necessary documentation and figures for financials
• Process both import and export files- Air, sea and road from start to invoicing/delivery, costing and closing
• Check Stack Dates/ATA and monitor all containers and LCL shipments
• Process SAD500 for both Imports/ Exports/ RIT
• Process EUR1/SI/Certificate/ Haz Applications and arrange fumigation/inspections
• Full handling of shipments from estimating to closing of the file at month end
• Attend to queries/ correspondence
• Communicate with clients and suppliers, ensuring growth in support
• Maintain a sufficiently skilled and experienced team to provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Recruit, interview and cross-train staff
• Manage, train, mentor, develop and discipline staff
• Backup in office for rest of team

Requirements

• Matric (as a minimum)
• Further shippin

Posted By

Tania Eekhout