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Imports Manager

R 45 000 a month
BLACK TIE RECRUIT
Durban Full-day Full-time

Description:

  • Managing the operations depts- Forwarding, Registration, Entries, Releases, Transport, NVOCC and Warehouse
  • Managing servicing and maintaining existing business
  • Managing operational systems and controls
  • Assist in negotiating rates with transporters
  • Managing of staff with HR
  • Assist in management of Invoicing and Estimates dept when needed
  • Managing discipline and training of the staff in operations, with HR
  • Quality checks on shipping files- Invoicing and endorsements
  • Manage accrual and provisional revenue for Imports dept
  • Deal with des
  • Deal with disbursement files queries
  • Management of the operational systems, IT and processes
  • Sign and approve EFT over R 50 000 and petty cash requisitions
  • Follow up on cash customers and payments
  • Manage Imports Shipment number records
  • Approve staff leave in the Imports dept
  • Conduct regular internal quality checks with staff ie email, edocs and KPI times are maintained
  • Adhere to company policies and undertake disciplinary action if necessary
  • Monitor SOPs and document flow in the Imports dept
  • Assist and monitor the paperless file process
  • Monitor and assist with debtors limits
  • Conduct bi- annual audit on transporters
  • Monitor transport rates
  • Maintain high staff morale
  • Maintain fixed assets of staff in the Imports dept

Requirements:

  • Managing the operations depts- Forwarding, Registration, Entries, Releases, Transport, NVOCC and Warehouse
  • Managing servicing and maintaining existing business
  • Managing operational systems and controls
  • Assist in negotiating rates with transporters
  • Managing of staff with HR
  • Assist in management of Invoicing and Estimates dept when needed
  • Managing discipline and training of the staff in operations, with HR
  • Quality checks on shipping files- Invoicing and endorsements
  • Manage accrual and provisional revenue for Imports dept
  • Deal with des
  • Deal with disbursement files queries
  • Management of the operational systems, IT and processes
  • Sign and approve EFT over R 50 000 and petty cash requisitions
  • Follow up on cash customers and payments
  • Manage Imports Shipment number records
  • Approve staff leave in the Imports dept
  • Conduct regular internal quality checks with staff ie email, edocs and KPI times are maintained
  • Adhere to company policies and undertake disciplinary action if necessary
  • Monitor SOPs and document flow in the Imports dept
  • Assist and monitor the paperless file process
  • Monitor and assist with debtors limits
  • Conduct bi- annual audit on transporters
  • Monitor transport rates
  • Maintain high staff morale
  • Maintain fixed assets of staff in the Imports dept
  • Grade 12
  • Tertiary Freight qualification
  • Shipshape or similar knowledge
  • Knowledge of Incoterms
  • Several years industry experience in operations
  • Technology orientated and systems driven
  • Customer service skills- able to handle demanding customer environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and dedication to meeting deadlines and achieving goals.
  • Contribute to the overall success of the business, understanding process flow and implement changes on an operational level
  • Strong operational experience and able to handle an ever changing environment

Essential requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Tertiary Freight qualification
  • Shipshape or similar knowledge
  • Knowledge of Incoterms
  • Several years industry experience in operations
  • Technology orientated and systems driven

Employee Attributes

  • Customer service skills- able to handle demanding customer environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and dedication to meeting deadlines and achieving goals.
  • Contribute to the overall success of the business, understanding process flow and implement changes on an operational level
  • Strong operational experience and able to handle an ever changing environment
24 Feb 2025;   from: careers24.com

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