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The Shipping department currently has a vacancy for an attentive to detail, dedicated, organized individual to join their team. This position requires a dynamic, flexible personality, who is able to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines.

Duties & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Creating shipping instruction
• Communicating with our partners about their shipment status
• Checking freight documentation (Bills of Lading, Certificate of Origins, etc.)
• Processing administrative tasks, so all our departments are up-to-date of your latest shipments
• Assisting with getting shipping files in order to be shipped
• Booking of haulers for the containers
• Book containers with the nominated shipping lines
• Interacting with shipping lines regarding any booking queries
• Track shipment progress from start to end
• Identify potential issues and inform relevant parties promptly
• Coordinate and resolve shipment queries with the Commercial department
• Liaise with clearing agents and generate relevant documentation
• Check all clearing agent’s invoices
• Ensuring all required and necessary paperwork are timelessly received and processed onto the system
• Ensuring all shipping relevant supporting documents are in order
• Liaising with shipping companies in terms of when product will be expected in the various countries
• Scanning orders into computer and tracking shipments across multiple channels
• Forecasting to forwarders, secure shipping opportunities
• Research & communicate shipping opportunities with forwarders & customers
• Booking & shipping instructions to forwarders
• Drafting and processing letters of credit
• Assist finance with invoice verification if and when required
• Assisting finance and documentation department with transactional details where required
• Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment/s
• Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements
• Utilising e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods
• Executing the shipment from order indent to vessel departure including tracking updates
• Negotiating contracts of transportation and handling costs and maintaining the rates on a regular basis
• Capture, track and reconciles payment information
• Prepare and maintain excel spreadsheets
• Follow up with relevant role players
• Scanning & Filing
• Maintaining communication through all phases of the shipping process

Qualifying Experience:

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Computer literate (MS Office)

Qualifying Attributes

• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent problem solving skills coupled with the ability to think on your feet
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to multi-task and manage demanding workload in a pressurized environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time management and organizational skills
• Highly motivated and committed
• Excellent standards in execution
• Innovative, analytical and detail orientated
• Able to manage time and resources
• Deadline driven

Job title: Shipping Coordinator

Reporting to: Shipping Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Standard hours

08h00–17h00: Monday – Thursday

08h00–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary : We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Applicants are invited to email a detailed CV and a motivational letter, outlining relevant experience.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Epping, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)