IMPORT MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric
• FIATA Diploma or equivalent 3-year freight forwarding qualification.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 years import experience in freight forwarding industry of which two years were served at managerial capacity.

ADVANTAGEOUS ATTRIBUTES:

• Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Dynamic self-starter that works independently.
• Attention to detail and handle pressure.
• Can communicate within the team and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Adaptable as this is a constantly changing environment.
• Have budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Have the demonstrated ability to identify and develop new business opportunities within current and new client base.
• Have knowledge of business process re-engineering and analysis.
• Have the ability of turning strategy into operations implementation.
• Have knowledge of current management practices.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Administration of shipment files.
• Appoint sub-contractors and monitor their performance.
• Arrange insurance cover and process claims.
• Coordinate the customs clearance of bond store cargo.
• Coordinate freight movement and customs clearance of import cargo.
• Cost freight movements and prepare service estimates.
• Effect creditor’s disbursements and process debtor’s invoices.
• Import sales and servicing.
• Manage the import department.
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.