DSV - Global transport and logistics

Location: ZAF - Cape Town, Falcon Cres (Headquarter)
Job Posting Title: Freight Forwarder, Ocean Imports, Air & Sea
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role

DSV Cape Town have dedicated operations teams for our Retail business. This team manages all import shipments into Cape Town & Durban from various suppliers globally - mainly China and India. Within the team we have an import controlling function which receive documents, open files and pass shipment through for customs clearance. This includes accurate accrual and charge capturing. Manage movement of cargo from origin port to port of destination and charges are received for on time and accurate billing. There will be client facing support required and all operations to be performed in an order management process environment.

Job related requirements

  • Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Freight forwarding and controlling
  • Experience in CargoWise1
  • Grade 12 certificate

Electives

  • Knowledge of current INCOTERMS® 2010
  • Knowledge of international logistics
  • Knowledge of Order Management
  • Good communication skills
  • Previous direct client facing experience

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Capturing of charges in CW1
  • Tracking of shipments
  • Following up and retrieving shipping documents after sailing from origin offices
  • Engage origin offices and carriers regarding forwarding of shipments
  • Registration of shipments on CW1
  • Following up on carrier invoices and ANF’s
  • Checking vendor invoices and raising queries as required.
  • Preparing SOB’s
  • Opening shipment files and documents assembly
  • Completing key updates and milestones in CW1
  • Update and maintenance of lane specific rates monthly
  • Shipment status reporting as required
  • Assisting the Client lead with Ad hoc projects and reporting