Road Freight Project Controller - East RandFull job descriptionMinimum requirements:Matric at higher grade inclusive of Mathematics and English.A Freight Forwarding or any such relevant course qualification is an advantage.Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Road Controller in a freight forwarding environment.Project experience essentialSea Import Experience will be an advantage.Responsibilities:Successfully co-ordinate all shipments for the contract from issue of Purchase Order as per INCO terms.Ensure project deadlines and procedures are adhered to.Assist to maintain good service levels and good revenue margins as per the contract rates and any write offs / errors are kept to a minimum.Provide a positive learning environment in order to strengthen the team you are working with.Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the departmental and company procedure manual.Ensure all shipments are dispatched within the proposed time frame.Keep client fully informed of the progress of the shipment.Ensure all shipments Customs regulations are met including the prompt return of documents.Ensure the respective Office at destination is kept fully informed of the position of cargo received.Ensure that all transactions are carried out in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure for the contract.Ensure all information entered into Pegasus is correct.Liaise with suppliers and expeditors to ensure timeous uplift of orders.Ensure PODs are returned by both the haulier and / or office of destination (hauliers are not to be paid unless PODs are received).Ensure each shipment is profitable.Ensure clients are invoiced in line with what has been agreed and the costing is accurate.Ensure invoices are dispatched regularly and in line with a procedure.Ensure Supplier invoices are in line with proposed coating on Pegasus and returned to accounts timeously.Ensure that clients are invoiced according to the credit terms set out for their respective Account i.e. COD and Account clients.Ensure that clients are serviced in such a manner that more business in other areas (modes of transport) and other routes are considered by clients.Ensure that the company portrays a professional and friendly image to all clients.Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager.
