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You will act as an essential go-between in the import/export process and provide assistance to individuals, commercial organizations, importers and exporters who need help facilitating their international trading operations.
You will be tasked to create solid solutions for moving large volumes of freight from the point of origin to the destination, utilizing several modes of transport and ensuring that the cargo reaches its destination in the least possible amount of time, in an environmentally friendly and safe manner and at the most affordable rate.
You’ll be conducting research and route planning, taking into consideration the kind of cargo being transported, the distance involved and any specific customer requirements with regards to the final delivery time.
You’ll also be responsible for handling the packing, insurance, customs documentation and other regulatory requirements, especially for freight moving across national borders.
Awesome organizational skills are essential, as you’ll be arranging for the timely pick-up of freight and organizing transportation between intermediate destinations, i.e. port facilities, cargo terminals and railway yards, through which a major portion of the freight movement is completed.
You’ll also be responsible for monitoring everything and keeping a keen eye on what’s going on, using software applications and satellite technology to provide real-time tracking of freight movements and ensuring timely delivery. Furthermore, you may be required to make payments and process transactions, like freight charges, on behalf of your customers.
This line of work also involves keeping your clients informed throughout the whole process and reporting back to them at each and every stage. Consequently, you will need to collect data, present it in an accessible form and write detailed reports.
However, in the grand scheme of things, freight forwarders generally take up the responsibility of moving cargo from one stage to another, with a different service provider or a subsidiary unit handling local deliveries.
Qualification
Matric: non negotiable
Degree: BCom. Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent qualifications
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience within a forwarding is a non-negotiable
Skills Required
Understandably, you’ll also need absolutely fantastic organizational skills, a talent for solving problems, attention to detail and an ability to thrive under pressure.
Furthermore, your communication skills need to be second-to-none. In fact, if you are fluent in a second language, this would be a great advantage if you have deals in foreign imports and exports.
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