Position Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for the managing all aspects of the sea freight import process.
Job Description
- Manage all aspects of the sea freight import process.
- Obtain and communicate, internally and externally, all necessary information to ensure correct measures are in place and customer needs are met.
- Liaise between suppliers, overseas office and agents to obtain up to date shipment information.
- Follow up on delivery schedule and ensure that customers are fully informed of the progress of their shipments.
- Liaise with transport companies and provide the relevant information to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
- Ensure correct documentation is on file and act accordingly as set out in the instructions.
- Maintain all files ensuring they are costed and billed correctly in accordance with procedures provided by management.
- Maximise profits for the department by obtaining optimal buying rates and keeping operational errors to a minimum.
