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Ocean Freight Controller

Ocean Freight Controller

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Global Forwarding Freight South Africa has an opening for an Ocean Freight Controller where you will co-ordinate, control, plan and manage all aspects within the Import and Export procedure. The Ocean Freight Controller is a vital link within the supply chain process and must have extensive knowledge on both local and destination requirements. Join us now in connecting people and improving lives.

In this Ocean Freight Controller position
  • You will arrange bookings based on customer requirements with various nominated third parties to ensure customer needs are met.
  • You will process customer documentation within a required timeframe in accordance to third party and local requirements i.e. customs, shipping lines.
  • You will manage and monitor all parties within the supply chain as well as develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
  • You will support Operations Supervisor with the implementation of new/change of systems, directives, and distribution of information to staff.
  • You will receive Estimate request from Client and check Ocean Freight (freight charges) in Cargo sphere - CW1 and / or Quote shop.
  • You will request rates from origin station, process estimates for customer, including dangerous goods and executing the shipments.
  • You will send Estimate to customer as required and follow-up with customer.
  • You will request SLI from customer if estimate approved and contact origin station via quick Bookings.
  • You will arrange collection with origin station.
  • You will instruct origin to book with co loader / Carrier based on the SLI / SI.
  • You will receive booking confirmation from origin station within 48hr and send to client.
  • You will, once Draft bill of lading received from Origin, 2 days before ETD quality check, send to customer to quality check then submit approval to Origin.
  • You will register shipment on internal system CW1 for Cross Trade files.
  • You will request commercial invoice from Customer that must be used for Import certificate application ECTN/BSC/CNCA after BOL has been approved.
  • You will quality check ETA details provided by Origin Station with shipping line ETA details, continuous process throughout the shipment life.
  • You will enquire with Origin Station via OI if there are any discrepancies.
  • You will send out Status /Tracking report to customers, origin, and destination.
  • You will, once all drafts are approved Send SOB / Pre alerts to customer / destination offices / Local Customer.
  • You will assign shipments off the LOT to your CW1 profile.
  • You will invoice shipment based on estimate or rate agreements / process billing to local customer and / or bill back to origin station.
  • You will ensure that you update Mandatory milestones CW1 completely and within the specified timelines.
  • You will contact customer and assisting them with ALL QUERIES including lanes that are not being handled by DGF ZA.
  • You will co-ordinate movement of cargo within required/stipulated time frames in order to meet customer needs.
  • You will create/ Confirm transport order to ensure delivery of shipment to final customer.
  • You will ensure all customs clearances are followed up with customer are processed prior ETA if all docs on hand.
  • You will ensure release is taken from Co-loader/ carrier in time, so as to avoid storage and detention.
  • You will develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
  • You will support Customer Service / Key account management and Sales in incident and exception management.
  • You will initiate and address all OIs and CCMs within the defined timelines.
  • You will address all financial exception management reports within given deadlines, ie sick Files/ Role 3/ Unbilled / mishandling tracker etc.
  • You will participate within the department with regards to industry or regulation changes.
  • You will be communicating with Top management from DHL origin and destination, suppliers, consignees, shippers, CSI, Sales for specific customers.
Now, Heres What We Need From You
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Ocean Freight Imports and Exports
  • Experience in the Retail and Perishables Sector
  • Must have a matric
We offer:
  • Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
  • Possible further career development
  • Competitive salary
Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the worlds leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web athttps://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

OurTOP EMPLOYER prestigious certificationattests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees.The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGFbecause we have:
  • Thelargest global networkwith more than :30, 000 passionate employees
  • The mostefficient processesandfastest response times
  • Thebest solutionsandbest customer service
Our Vision:The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission:Excellence. Simply Delivered.

Our Purpose:Connecting People, improving lives.

Our Values:Respect & Results

Our Goals:Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility



DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization

DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in South Africa. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work

authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.
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