Export and Freight Manager

Our client in the Agriculture Industry is seeking an Export and Freight Manager to join their team.

Job Location: Kirkwood

• Bookings, transport and ocean freight logistics with Exports as the main mode of transport.

• Export customs clearance and documentation up until CIF point.

• Ensure that all the processes as well as local and international protocols associated with the transportation of citrus is maintained and adhered to.

• Department budgeting and cost management.

• The accurate management shipping line allocations inline with agreed contractual volumes.

• Explore all freight options to ensure customer product arrivals dates are met.

• Excellent communication skills – effective communications with clients and service providers

• Sound ocean freight knowledge

• Problem solving and organizational skills

• Proven people management skills

• Negotiation skills

• Knowledge of financial systems

• 7-10 years working in shipping and freight forwarding environment

• Qualification in International Trade or

• Qualification in Clearing and Forwarding and Shipping

• Able to work overtime and handle deadline pressures

• Experience in transport logistics will be advantageous

• Experience with in Freight Forwarding sales will be advantageous.