Export Controller (Air & Road Freight) at Bidvest International Logistics

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric/Grade 12 essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification essential will be viewed highly favourable
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a full function Export Controller role
• Experience in Roadfreight, Seafreight and Airfreight Exports essential

Key Responsibilities of the role

• Liaising with clients regarding collection of cargo including arranging specialised services if required      
• Coordination and execution of Export shipments (start to finish - All modes of Transport).
• Keeping clients well informed on the progress of their shipment (Customer care).
• Collaborating with other departments to optimise our service to our clients.
• Assist business with possible new or existing sales leads for business growth.
• Manage Risk and ensure ongoing Compliance. 

Main activities of the role

• Liaising with clients regarding collection of cargo including arranging specialised services if required.
• Liasing with the BIL warehouse regarding the checking in of cargo, screening and correct labelling of shipments.
• Ensuring that all relevant documentation is received and that documents are in good order.
• Booking of flights, vessels and vehicles with road hauliers.
• Liasing with the Customs department regarding the customs clearance of the shipments.
• Providing the warehouse or transporter with the correct documents to present the cargo to the airline, shipping line or road haulier.
• Constant updating of client on shipment status.
• Providing destination with pre alert documents.
• Preparing invoices for payments (coding of invoices).
• Updating all the milestones to ensure our tracking system is always updated.
• Other general admnistrative functions.
• Log all claims timeously on the app & Log all incidents on Smartsure tool.

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge

• Customs documents, rules and regulations  
• Knowledge of Air, Sea and Road Exports processes.
• Knowledge of inducstry safety regulations.
• Knowledge of documentary letters of credit (LCs).
• Good knowledge and understanding of Incoterms.
•  Knowledge of exchange control regulations.
•  Knowledge of dangerous goods handling.
•  Good geographical knowledge  
•  Knowledge on RIB & RIT movements ( Release in Bond; Realease in Transit).