Commercial Shipping Controller
Recruitment Solutions
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
compliance, while maintaining control over shipping and logistics costs.
This role involves the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of
export operations.Q U A L I F I C A T I O NShipping and Port management
Logistics and supply chain managementK E Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S
± 2 years experience preferably with perishables/fruit experience and
some time spent in a similar role
Tertiary qualification advantageous (Diploma in Logistics)
Fruit industry knowledgeKEY RESPONSIBILITIESLiaison with various shipping industry stakeholders:Cargo planning and forecasting, manage weekly and seasonal forecasting with various shipping lines and communicate optimal shipping routings
To effectively manage shipping volumes, especially during peak
periods or when dealing with fluctuating demand.
Processing shipping bookings and empty depot queries efficiently.
Manage daily drop-offs and liaise with the relevant shipping lines /
adjust seasonal forecast info
Negotiate additional space with shipping lines when required
Negotiate freight rates and free time with service providers
Manage volume reports on daily, weekly, monthly basis and when
required
Communicate and liaise with internal departments on a daily basis on
issues and topics relating to vessel capacity, shipping routings and
general shipping queriesEXPERIENCEIndustry experience
Clearing and forwarding documentation experience
Commercial and operational exposure
Stakeholder Relationships
"System and software proficiency"
Industry laws and regulations
Shipping knowledgeCommercial and Operational planningAnalytical and financial skills
Analytical problem solving
IT savy
Regulatory and Compliance knowledge
Negotiation & Communication
Ability to travel work after hoursPlease note that:Suitable candidates will receive an application form via email.By submitting your CV you accept that we will retain your CV in our database in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Policy.Should you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this spesific advertised position.We will however contact you once we work on a more suitable role matching your skillset and our clients requirements, hopefully very soon.Thank You.
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