Clearing and Forwarding Officer at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

We seek to hire a Clearing and Forwarding Officer with the following experience.

Responsibilities

• Timely opening of files in the system.
• Tracking of shipments from Shipping line Websites & getting Cargo manifest.
• Handing-Over documents at Declaration for entries registration.
• Follow-up of Shipping line charges & its payments, compiling documents for S/line Release.
• Ensuring the Delivery orders are in place by the time entry has passed.
• Follow up on cargo verification & Release at ICD.
• Registration of Pick-up order & Printing of Barcodes after Cargo has been Custom released.
• Preparing daily status reports for all Clients handling which is shared internally.
• Preparing daily status report to Individual Clients.
• Attending to emails on enquiries.
• Handing over files for Billing after Cargo clearance.
• Follow up of empty Containers after Cargo has been offloaded by ensuring same returned to the Container depot.
• Follow up of Empty Container deposits from shipping line.
• Booking of Sea freight Export shipments, it’s loading Supervision & Submission of Shipping Instructions and follow up exports OBLs.
• Tracking of Sea Freight export shipments until arrival at destination.

Qualifications

• BSC Degree in Clearing and forwarding.
• At least 4 years’ experience in clearing and forwarding industry (Imports).
• Excellent problem solving & interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and reporting skills.
• Ability to multi-task and get things done to completion.
• A team player with a positive attitude, attention to detail and can work long hours.
• Knowledge and understanding of customs legislation, tariffs, import/export documentation, customs clearance, bond management and customs declaration.