My client, an established fruit exporter, has an excellent opportunity for a Freight Forwarding Division Manager to join their team.
The successful candidate will have 10 years' relevant experience in the fruit industry.
An understanding of processing and generation export documentation (Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, Export Certificates, Phytosanitary certificates, Precool Certificates, Letters of Credit, Customs Export entries, Cargo dues, etc) essential.
Key Performance Areas
Leadership and people management
Freight Forwarding (Export Documentation workflow process design and implementation)
Contracting of service providers
Cross divisional coordination with Operations, Cost Accounting and Finance teams
Document status reports
Financial control
New business development of freight forwarding services
Education
Formal Training in export forwarding and clearing processes and compliance to SARS requirements
Training in Incoterms / trading terms
Skills
Hands-on operational management and problem-solving skills
Thorough understanding of export and import documentation requirements and protocols for all countries from and to which South Africa exports its products