IMPORTS ADMINISTRATOR AIR/SEAFREIGHT IN EAST LONDON

IMPORTS ADMINISTRATOR / EAST LONDON - Our client is looking for an experienced Imports Administrator to manage the imports from overseas suppliers. The successful Candidate will be responsible for Processing of shipments for all air freight and ocean freight imports. Compile estimates timorously.  Provide support in terms of administration and arrange all freight forwarding. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEMust have a matric certificateMinimum 3 – 5 years ocean freight imports experienceVery good understanding of customs proceduresKnowledge of all transport modes – Air, Ocean & RoadStrong Administration skillsSound knowledge of Incoterms 2010Minimum 2 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding & ClearingMore than 3 years’ experience in Air Imports environmentKnowledge of Cargo Wise SKILLSCommunication skillsAbility to work under pressureAbility to work unsupervisedMaintain and build strong client relationsAttention to detailQuality focusedBuild Customer loyaltyContribute to Team successAdaptableReliable and TrustworthyContinuous learning and Quality training PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESCustomer ServiceTimely and regular updates to Customer Services and or clientsEnsure all e-mails are answered within 4 hours and all urgent e-mails are actioned before close of business dayCommunicate honestly and professionally with all internal and external clientsAny shipment that deviates from the routine (process flow) must be escalated to the Supervisor/Manager and if required to the Customer Service individual. FINANCIALEnsure timely and correct payment of charges to shipping lines and service providersEnsure invoice is done in line with clients agreed tariff and requirementsEnsure invoice is done before cargo is deliveredScan copies of all invoice and supporting documents to client services and copy to EDOCSEnsure P&L is printed and verified correct by signing off each one and placing it on the associated fileEnsure WIPS and accruals are checked on invoicing and file status changed to CMPLoad payments to third partiesAfter checking that freight charges are correctly shown on billing do auto-ratingCheck that Duty/VAT and entire invoice is correct, then post and print invoiceCheck for WIPS and Accruals on “Profit and Loss” tabEnsure all WIPS and Accruals are done in the right time frame to avoid movement losses PROCESSQuality checks all documents received to verify all is compliant and is in order to proceedEnsure timely process of cargo duesEnsure timely and correct receipt of delivery release ordersEnsure CTO is processed timelyNotify the Warehouse at least 24 hours prior to the delivery of cargo to the facilityEnsure all milestones are completed in CargoWise as to hav...