Senior Controller - Cape Town, South Africa - Bidvest International Logistics

Bidvest International Logistics

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Purpose:

We are currently looking for a confident, creative and innovative all-rounder to join the operational team in the Cape Town Export, Oil and Gas and Marine/Ship Spares business unit.

This individual needs to have a good understanding in all operational disciplines (Imports/Exports/Crosstrades/Customs/Bonded Cargo, etc.), as well as have a good working knowlegde on all modes of transport.

Further to this they need to have a good knowledge of shippng into Africa, Projects, Marine/Shipspares and the Oil and Gas environment.

This individual must be able to be a leader as well as a team player with the ability to support the Oil and Gas Unit and provide out of the box solutions.

They have to be a strong all-rounder.

Qualifications & Experience:

Matric
Completed relevant freight and logistics courses
Relevant tertiary qualification essential
Must be in possession of a valid and unendorsed Code 08 driver's license
Minimum of 5 years' experience within the Clearing and Forwarding Industry at Controller level
Minimum of 3 years' working experience within the Oil and Gas/Project/Marine sector of the market at Controller level

Key Responsibilities:

Maximize customer satisfaction through cooperation with allied disciplines (Entries, Finance, etc.) and third parties (SACD, Customs, Air Lines, Transporters etc.)
Identify and take the appropriate mitigating steps to limit all risk issues
Continual evaluation on cost savings and process improvement
To support the Operations Manager in the implementation and maintainance of relevant ISO and operational procedures when required
Negotiate and obtain adhoc Freight rates and other related charges with services providers if required
Knowledge of Marine Insurance
Costings: ensure that all cost incurred in rendering the services are brought to book and charged out to the client as per agreed tariff for clients with special rates
Service Delivery: adhere to and comply with service agreement and utilise all necessary resources available to ensure the best service
Query resolution
Quality Controls on files, estimates etc.
Taking the lead on the accounts from an operational level
Arrangement and coordination of all shipping documentation, including clearances, permits, licences, etc.