Role and Responsibilities
Execute export administrative duties and provide back-up assistance to team in accordance with the companys business policies and procedures to ensure exceptional customer service.
Receive and enter orders in FLOW (in-house system). Update system timely for transhipments & arrivals.
Ensure timely shipping is arranged in accordance with customers requested RDS, RDD & mode /equipment type.
Handle Full set of Shipping Documents. Check correspondence of BLs, shipping invoices, packing list, COO etc. Ensure documents are correct and provided on time to clearance agents & customers.
Coordinate timely import & export customs clearance & deliveries.
Coordinate with Sales dept. & export offices the timely quotation sent to customer prior shipping.
Ensure actual invoices from vendors & invoices to customers correspond to quotations. Responsible for costs & invoices booked properly and timely in the Financial Files.
Maintaining paper file: print file control sheet, keeping copies of shipping docs, orders, quotations, invoices from vendors, invoices to customers, important correspondence.
For export shipments: researching and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment taking in to account the cost, transit time and security. Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with overseas countries' regulations;
Working closely with customers, Hillebrand export offices and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines;
Provide excellent customer service.
Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, Carriers route changes, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight
Shipping documents review: check that data on the shipping invoices, BLs and packing lists are corresponding to each other.
FLOW
Updating of diary on a daily basis whilst ensuring high quality of data
Knowledge of levels within FLOW ensuring information is updated timeously and accurately
Ensuring dates and explanations are correctly entered on Export Status Screen
Complete message screen to communicate with IHO's
Invoicing
Knowledge of sales terms and results of its influence on the company
Production of orderly and accurate file balance sheets
Production of accurate customer, vender / supplier invoices within agreed 5 day period
Knowledge of financial aspects including profitability of files for customers within area of responsibility
Shipping Files
Completion of accurate information on front sections of file
Maintenance of documentation to be well organised and easily accessible
Completion of additional information on reverse of file
Accessibility of copies of correspondence
Documentation
Knowledge of required documentation for all parties relevant to each order and purpose.
Production of accurate documents
Monitoring and control of documents within agreed time frames
Control and submission of all customs related documents (I.e. DA550 & Acquittals)
Ensure Service Excellence Delivery
Deliver customer service excellence in a professional way with a friendly style and attitude to meet and exceed customer requirements
Cultivate and Maintain a friendly and flexible attitude
Communicate actively with customers and develop deeper understanding of their requirements and provide Customers SOP
Monitor customer-facing KPIs and use to drive improvement
Ensure product knowledge is high
Ensure accuracy of all operational and financial data
Ensure correct use of company tools
Systems
Flow, Axis, Salesforce, MSOffice
May be required to undertake additional duties as the need of the business dictates.
Tasks as assigned by management
Qualifications And Education Requirements
Tertiary Level Qualification in related discipline or Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance
Department of Agriculture (DALRRD)
Knowledge of Alcoholic Beverage operations
Preferred Skills
3+ years relevant experience and expertise in freight forwarding and customs clearing industry
Alcoholic Beverage Industry Knowledge
Solid knowledge of shipping paperwork required for import/export/air/road shipments
Strong knowledge of International Freight Forwarding, FCL/LCL and INCOterms 2010 (2020)
Ability to work with diverse group of people
Excellent customer service
Excellent communication skills
Hardworking; Disciplined; Fast Learner
Team Player