Job Purpose
Controls procedures to process the flow of of cargo from the time that the order is placed on an overseas supplier until the goods are delivered to the Importer. Includes all opeartional functions including the framing of entries on CargoWise.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifiations:
- Matric
- Tertiary education would be an advantage
- Any shipping accredited unit standard advantageous
Experience:
- 3-5 years experience in a similar position
- Framing of various entries
- Tariff Classification
Key Responsibilities
- Clearing of Import cargo in accordance with client requirements
- Track documentation flow from time of shipment to time of receipt in BIL and EMO Offices
- Receive instructions and documents
- Check for completeness and accuracy, if necessary obtain further details / instructions
- Create shipping files (paper and paperless) and register on CW / Frame the Bill of Entry on CargoWise
- Obtain master /house transport document information from carriers /consolidators
- Distribute work to other departments
- Track cargo for which he/she is responsible
- Expedite cargo with carriers, terminals,depots and other transport operators
- Keep clients informed and handle queries from clients and other stakeholders and departments
- Keep system updated with all communication and documentation received and affected
- Ensure that all disbursements are recorded and recovered
- Initiate claims in respect of lost, damaged or discrepant cargo
- Record POD's
- Carry out acquittal procedures
- All incidents to be logged timeously on the SmartSure system
- Ability to handle forwarding clients with complex requirements
- Log all claims timeously on Claim App
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