Job Summary
Key Performance Indicators
- Coordinate international shipments of raw materials and customer-nominated parts via air, sea, and land transport.
- Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
- Ensure compliance with Incoterms and international shipping regulations.
- Optimize container utilization by consolidating shipments from multiple suppliers.
- Track and monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve any transportation issues.
- Maintain accurate shipping documentation including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and packing lists.
- Support customs clearance processes and ensure timely submission of required documentation.
- Ensure accuracy of HS codes and optimize duty payments through proper classification.
- Coordinate with internal departments such as Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering to align logistics activities with business needs.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance freight efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
- Analyse freight costs and identify opportunities for savings and process improvements.
- Maintain KPI’s and prepare reports on freight performance, cost, and service metrics.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in freight forwarding or international logistics, preferably in the automotive sector.
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms, HS codes, and customs procedures.
- Experience with multi-modal transport coordination
This is an Affirmative Action (AA) appointment. We encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, who meet the inherent requirements of the job.