Shipping Manager at Tiger Brands

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Coordination of the Export Logistics and Administration process to ensure export customers receive goods according to their orders and timelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring compliance to contractual requirements
• Manage the department ito work flow and accuracy 
• Planning of resources to ensure that all orders are met and all goods shipped timeously.
• Investigate and implement new systems where appropriate (IT, best working practices for internal and external clients) optimum packing configuration, software.
• Manage or assist with processes at Service Providers (Factory, SACD, clearing and forwarding agents, and shipping lines)
• Keep export sales team updated regarding shipments and problems.
• Keep abreast of industry changes and respond to them, eg EUR1 certificates, USD 100 congestion surcharge
• Interaction with Department of agriculture, DTI and SAFVCA on industry issues such as applications for dispensations
• Liaise closely with the Market Development Managers regarding export customer requirements.
• Match shipping requests with supply chain limitations
• Manage the Export rebate schemes with regard to various inputs such as sugar, cherries, drums, and pineapples.
• Ensure that all export documentation reaches the customer in accordance with the various regulations & ahead of the vessels arrival in port of destination

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric is essential
• Tertiary qualification eg: diploma or degree (eg Logistics or Export Management) would be advantageous
• 5 to 10 years experience in FMCG export shipping environment and at least 2 years appropriate management / supervisory experience
•  Computer literacy Intermediate level (MS Office & Oracle/MRP)
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Management skills both vertically & horizontally
• Administrative and interpersonal skills
• Product working knowledge and ability to execute in a structured manner
• Demonstrate ability to work cross functionally
• Ability to work under pressure and independent decision making
• Available to work variable hours
• Numeracy skills 
• Understanding and knowledge of export contracts, products, packing patterns for containers, stock availability, factory operations, freight companies
• Knowledge of various import country requirements relating to documentation and legal requirements