Export Controller

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Bidvest International Logistics

Durban

ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

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3 days ago

Job description

Job title : Export Controller

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline : March 26, 2025

Qualification

Matric
Relevant shipping qualification would be an advantage.

Experience

At least 2 years experience in controller type role.

Key Responsibilities

Taking control and ownership of the shipment and keeping the client pro-actively informed of the progress of the export shipments.
Booking of cargo, monitoring of stacks/loading dates and ETD's, and keeping clients updated accordingly. Arranging movement of cargo from shipper to Port.
Complete registration to invoicing on Cargo wise, including all processing and any rework required (VOC).
Controlling the movement of the shipment from customs clearance to transport arrangements, movements of cargo to export stack, providing the client with draft documentation, tracking vessel sailing, release of bills of lading from the shipping line, sending final pre-alerts to the client, invoicing of the file and forwarding the billing invoice to the clients.
Controlling of shipment based on Inco terms.
Recording of all shipment activities on Cargo-wise system (Milestones, detailed Clients and internal notes).
QC all pro-forma invoices, ensure that all supplier invoices are received and captured, and all disbursements are recovered.
Managing and minimising the risk to the company and the client in regard to the shipments, including taking proactive action to ensure that any delays to shipments are minimised.
Understanding and effectively looking after the clients’ interests and keeping them informed of all relevant developments in the industry and the impact these will have on the client’s business.
Ability to learn Clients IT systems if interface is required.
Establishing and strengthening good business relationships with clients through regular visits, in conjunction with the Export Manager.
Recording of all client visits/calls on Cargo-wise.
Resolving queries on Invoices with the clients as well as with Credit Control and Accounts personnel, including resolving and finalizing WIPS and accruals.
Transportation/Logistics jobs.