KEY ACTIVITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Advise on key decisions relating to the day-to-day activities for the PL Re-Supply Ocean Freight department, in consultation with the Operations Manager (OM) and Head Of Department (HOD) when necessary
- Ensure that job file management, billing, invoicing, costing and reporting is carried out in accordance with requirements.
- Oversee locally the development of new PL Re-Supply Ocean Freight business, including the commercial policy and future strategic business direction.
- Ensure that financial management, billing and invoicing, and reporting for freight is carried out in accordance with requirements. Also, to ensure that all costs are booked properly.
- Reporting for the Ocean Freight Export department is carried out in accordance with requirements.
- Ensure that all freight personnel is trained on the information systems and that they are using them correctly to support the needs of the business.
- Handle tender and pricing requests from Network, Agents and internal stakeholders.
- Ocean Freight Procurement, sourcing and negotiating for competitive price-structure.
- Report preparation and submission (various assigned reports)
- Training of new on-board staff.
- Report negative files to OM/HOD and negotiate with vendors to reduce negative impact.
- Other functions as assigned by OM/HOD.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL AND / OR TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATES
- Diploma or equivalent certification in logistic related field preferred
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Preferably prior experience as a supervisor specializing in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent.
NECESSARY TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
- Competent in basic computer skills and applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Competency and experience working in ERP systems such as Cargo wise.
- Pro-active,
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Good communicator, influencer and negotiator
- Self-motivator
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
