Key Focus Areas:
• Manage client relationships and provide daily shipment updates.
• Coordinate vessel bookings, stuffing, sailing and shipment requirements.
• Prepare accurate documentation, quotes, invoices and costing.
• Ensure files and system information are updated accurately and timeously.
• Coordinate customs entries and bonded stock movements.
• Track inbound and outbound transport and manage transporter relationships.
• Liaise with warehouses, clearing agents, suppliers and satellite offices.
• Ensure cargo is cleared, transported and delivered according to customer requirements.
• Monitor warehouse activities, stock and customer requirements.
• Negotiate transport and shipping rates in conjunction with relevant departments.
• Maintain strong supplier and service-provider relationships.
• Identify and resolve operational issues proactively.
• Implement company projects, SOPs and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in freight forwarding, logistics or operations.
• Strong knowledge of imports, exports, customs and transportation.
• Excellent client and supplier liaison skills.
• Strong administration, organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and logistics systems.
• Grade 12 required; a qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain will be advantageous.

Blue Oak Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency with over 16 years of experience, specializing in the Freight Forwarding and Finance industries. By applying for this vacancy your CV will be uploaded to our system and will be considered for all current vacancies. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.