General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2024-13854  

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Freight Administration

Job description

Sea and Air Export
Arrange export freight services for customers, aligned with customer's freight management needs and in line with SOP's, Flow Charts, GW and industry policies and procedures, in order to ensure customer satisfaction.
 Review customer's freight requests / orders
 Ensure and co-ordinate receipt of all required documentation
 Submit bookings of shipments to shipping lines, NVOCC's, specific authorities where required and transporters
 Coordinate customs clearance – framing of export entries
 Ensure that all documents - SI's – are submitted timely to all relevant parties
 Ensure all required documents are issued timely for shipments
 Monitor stack dates / container closing dates
 Ensure pre-alert documents are send to all respective parties timely
 Request all charges for the shipment and ensure payments are made
 Invoice the file within the required time frames
 Follow up on vessel departure, vessel voyage and arrival at destination
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 Execute client contact and align customer needs and services provided


Administration
Gather documents and information, process and set-up files and ensure proper handover of files and documentation, in line with GEODIS and industry policies and procedures, in order to ensure proper administration of files and enable a clear overview of operational activities.

Applicant's profile

Matric
Good Communication Skills
Attention to detail
Able to work in a team as well as on their own
CargoWise Experience
Minimum of 4 years Export experience

Position location

Position place

Africa, South Africa, Kwazulu-Natal

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

SECONDARY SCHOOL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Years of experience in similar position

Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)

Languages

English (Fluent)