Stems Fruit (Paarl) is a fruit export company that specializes in the marketing of Stone Fruit.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Negotiations with shipping lines and carriers & monitoring of costs
- Management of the total export logistical chain for both sea and air freight (forecasts, booking of containers and transport, instructions to shipping lines / freight forwarders, etc.)
- Effective management of all relevant documentation
- Timeous and accurate capturing of all relevant information and data on DiPAR system
- Circulation of packing list to respective receivers
- Keeping the commercial team and international receivers informed regarding vessel departures & arrivals
- Management of shipping claims
- Building and maintaining relationships with producers, clients and service providers
- Staying up to date with international trade regulations and ensuring shipments comply with export requirements (various commodities across market segments)
- Delegating and monitoring tasks performed by Logistics Administrator
- Analysing logistical data to support strategic decision-making
Requirements:
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- 3-5 years logistical experience in fruit exports
- Very good communication & interpersonal skills (English and Afrikaans)
- A confident, energetic, and dynamic personality
- Excellent planning & organisational skills
- Good negotiation skills
- High levels of emotional intelligence
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Adaptability and ability to manage change
- Ability to function well under pressure and prioritise tasks
- Detail orientated
- Advanced computer literacy
To apply, kindly register your application at https://www.ditto.jobs/job-details?id=1806100896
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