28/01/2016
FREIGHT FORWARDER NEEDED SALARY #200 PLUS
Job Responsibilities
•investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking account of the perishable or hazardous nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security;
•arranging appropriate packing, taking account of climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods and cost, and the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination;
•negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs;
•obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with other countries' regulations and fiscal regimes;
•offering consolidation services by air, sea and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their own dedicated units;
•arranging insurance and assisting the client in the event of a claim;
•offering tailored IT solutions and electronic data interchange (EDI) connections;
•arranging payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client;
•utilising e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods;
•arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door to door;
•acting as broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures;
•dealing with special arrangements for transporting delicate cargoes, such as livestock, food and medical supplies;
•arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services;
•maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistical and unit cost analysis;
•maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
At more senior levels, the role may also involve managing staff and overseeing activities within a department or specialising in a particular area, such as sea freight or air freight.
Qualification
Minimum OND
Professional certificate is required.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their cv with application letter to hr.visionedgeconsult or send your name, qualification, post applying for and phone number to the message box or to the phone number stated at the top of this advert.
NB- NOT abiding to this rules and regulations will lead to total disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
