Shipping Administrator Full Time Permanent

Shipping Administrator – Cape Town

A Shipping Administrator position is available in Landsdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape.

One of our large Clothing Retail clients is expanding and is looking for an energetic Shipping Administrator, to start at their Head Office in Cape Town.

Salary: R20 000 – R25 000 plus benefits, depending on experience

Job Purpose:

The Shipping Administrator will update and coordinate all aspects of the import shipments.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary Qualifications
• Imports/Exports experience will be an advantage
• Strong administration skills – attention to detail and data accuracy,
• Computer Literacy: MS Excel, Outlook
• Own transport essential with valid driver’s license

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reporting and supplier communication
• Processing orders onto in house purchase order system
• Liaison with buying/planning managers including weekly meeting updates
• Responsible for control of all elements from handover of goods to arrival at Cape Town Dc including: All paperwork handed over with goods- i.e. invoices/packing lists/bill lading etc
• Liaise with shipper as regards consolidation if not enough cbm to fill full container
• Liaise with company director as regards: Deposit payments; Final payments on hand over; any customs delays
• Communicate with shipper as regards excessive lead times in shipping of goods as well as weekly updates on status of containers
• Liaise with GHS accountant as regards any o/s or problem invoicing
• Liaising with shipper
• Assistance with weekly and month end reports
• General office administration (incl. Filing, updating of reports, emails.)

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