Reference Number: BIL240522-1

Department: International Logistics

Location: Port Elizabeth Office, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Type: Permanent

Job Purpose:

Bidvest International Logistics is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Entries Clerk to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for tariffing various commodities correctly, framing all types of Bill of Entries, including Ex Bonds, in adherence with all relevant legislation, internal and external policies, and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

– Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
– Completion of Customs Affairs courses or equivalent Forwarding Course (advantageous)
– Computer literacy (Microsoft office suite and operating systems that generate Customs Bills of Entry)
– 5 years of experience in entry framing, with experience in framing entries for General Cargo and Automotive Clients

Key Responsibilities:

– Prepare draft Bill of Entry on Cargowise 1 for declaration to Customs
– Receive clearing files/instructions from Business Units/Client

– Ensure completeness of file documentation
– Verify accuracy on clearing documentation
– Submit for internal quality control to ensure correctness before submission of declaration to Customs
– Process Voucher for Correction (VOC) if required

– Batch import files in preparation for EDI upload
– Monitor release
– Print release Bill of Entry and submit to Business Unit
– Provide regular feedback on quality assurance

Skills and Competencies:

– Knowledge:
– Working knowledge of Cargowise
– Knowledge of the “Manual for the Completion and Presentation of Declaration” (advantageous)
– Knowledge of documents required to effect a Clearance to customs
– Skills:
– Ability to tariff classify goods in terms of the GRI
– Enquiring mind and inclination to learn new functions
– Ability to work extended hours as and when required

If you have a passion for international logistics and are highly skilled in entry framing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Title: Imports Supervisor (Sea Freight)

Reference Number: BIL240520-1

Department: International Logistics

Location: Logistics Park Unit 1, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Type: Permanent

Job Purpose:

Bidvest International Logistics is seeking an experienced Imports Supervisor to join their Sea Freight Imports division. The successful candidate will oversee and coordinate all import activities, ensuring smooth and efficient procedures, accurate paperwork, and timely monetary transactions.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities to guide a team and ensure client satisfaction.

Qualifications and Experience:

– Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
– Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous)
– At least 5 years of experience in Import/Export/Sea Freight/Air Freight
– Experience at a supervisory level or managing a team (essential)
– Excellent computer literacy (Outlook and Excel)

– Dealing with reefer shipments, inspections, and delivery (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities:

– Maximize customer satisfaction through multiple disciplines (Forwarding, invoicing, queries, customs, etc.)
– Manage staff performance reports and client status reports
– Supervise collection of clearance documents and employees responsible for this function

– Ensure Import-related instructions from the Business Unit Manager are attended to
– Attend client visits with the Business Unit Manager/Key Account Manager
– Hold daily meetings with staff to establish if departmental and client objectives are being met
– Manage the Operational Dashboard and reports to ensure departmental KPIs are fully met

– On-the-floor management to ensure staff are on top of their work, problems are identified, and resolved
– Ability to grow and develop staff within the department
– Identify problems and issues before they develop or expose themselves
– Manage complex shipments with controllers and work after hours and on weekends when required

Skills and Competencies:

– Knowledge:
– Excellent geographical knowledge
– Sound working knowledge of Sea Freight & Air Freight Imports processes
– Must be numerate
– Working experience using CargoWise (advantageous)

– Excellent knowledge of the workings of various Ports nationally
– Sound working knowledge of State Vet related documents and the inspection and delivery of these shipments

– Skills:

– Ability to manage a team from an operational perspective, as well as development, coaching, and mentoring
– Self-starter with a high sense of urgency and responsibility
– Attention to detail
– Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
– Problem-solving skills
– Ability to deal with people of all levels
– Excellent organizational skills
– Excellent customer service skills

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Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for warehouse operations? Do you have experience in picking, binning, and stock counts?

Look no further! Bidvest International Logistics is seeking a reliable and efficient Picker/Packer to join our team in Johannesburg.

Job Overview:

As a Picker/Packer, you will play a vital role in our warehousing department, responsible for pulling and packing products using a pallet jack and/or trolley based on daily orders.

Your duties will also include general warehouse work to ensure the smooth operation of our facilities.

Requirements:

– Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent
– 1+ year of warehouse experience
– Experience in using scanners
– 1+ year of experience in picking, binning, and stock counts

Key Responsibilities:

– Ensure timely put-away and picking of cargo
– Pick and bin orders using a scanner
– Ensure accurate cargo racking and picking for dispatch

– Conduct physical stock counts
– Re-palletize cargo as needed
– Assist with loading and off-loading of road vehicles and containers
– Tally inward cargo
– Maintain a clean and organized work area (5S activities)

– Ensure SHEQ activities are maintained in the work area

Skills and Competencies:

– Ability to handle stress and work under pressure
– Good verbal communication skills
– Attention to detail
– High efficiency levels
– Independent and self-motivated

What We Offer:

– A permanent position with a competitive salary
– Opportunities for growth and development within the company
– A dynamic and supportive work environment

If you are a team player with a passion for warehouse operations, apply now to join our team as a Picker/Packer! Closing date for applications is 2024/05/20.

Reference Number: BIL240513-5. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to further your career in logistics!

Join Our Team as an Administration Clerk at Bidvest International Logistics

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for administration and logistics?

Do you have experience in warehouse administration and a strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse management systems?

Look no further! Bidvest International Logistics is seeking a driven and energetic Administration Clerk to join our team in Johannesburg.

Job Overview:

As an Administration Clerk, you will play a vital role in our warehousing department, responsible for providing administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of our facilities.

Your duties will include capturing invoices, managing inventory, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any issues that may arise.

Requirements:

– Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent
– Certificate/Diploma in a Logistics related field (added advantage)
– 3+ years of warehouse experience
– 3+ years of experience in administration
– CargoWise experience
– SAP experience (added advantage)

Key Responsibilities:

– Stock management and control
– Capture incoming cargo and check delivery notes
– Input information onto BIL and customer systems
– Reconcile theoretical and physical stock takes

– Report discrepancies and damages to superiors
– Supply operations with picking instructions
– Manage reception, office administration, invoicing, and other administration functions

Resolve client queries efficiently

Skills and Competencies:

– Computer literacy (MS Office)
– Attention to detail
– Excel skills
– Customer-focused

What We Offer:

– A permanent position with a competitive salary
– Opportunities for growth and development within the company
– A dynamic and supportive work environment!

Join Our Team as a Storeman Operator at Bidvest International Logistics

Are you a skilled and experienced Storeman Operator with a passion for cargo handling and warehousing?

Do you have a strong understanding of operational administration procedures and experience with computers and scanners? Look no further!

Bidvest International Logistics is seeking a dedicated and efficient Storeman Operator to join our team in Johannesburg.

Job Overview:

As a Storeman Operator, you will play a vital role in our warehousing department, responsible for cargo handling, operational, administration, and system functions.

Your duties will include ensuring stock accuracy, cycle counting, and quality checking, as well as operating reach trucks and forklifts safely.

Requirements:

– Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent
– 2+ years of experience within a cargo handling environment
– 2+ years of exposure to operational administration procedures
– Computer literacy and experience with scanners (CargoWise and SAP)
– 3+ years of warehousing experience

Key Responsibilities:

– Ensure stock accuracy through cycle counting and quality checking
– Operate reach trucks and forklifts safely
– Assist with securing cargo and storing hazardous materials correctly
– Complete operational documents accurately and thoroughly

– Help in other departments when necessary
– Ensure compliance with company SOPs and policies

Skills and Competencies:

– Ability to handle stress and work under pressure
– Good verbal communication skills in English
– Planning and organizational skills
– Attention to detail
– High efficiency levels
– Basic computer literacy
– Adherence to policies and procedures

What We Offer:

– A permanent position with a competitive salary
– Opportunities for growth and development within the company
– A dynamic and supportive work environment

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Are you a logistics professional with a passion for transport administration?

Do you have experience in import logistics and a strong understanding of transport costs?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Administrator FTC 6 months at our Durban office.

Job Overview

As a Transport Administrator, you will play a critical role in our international logistics team, responsible for managing transport costing, data capturing, and communication with third-party service providers, internal staff, and management.

This fixed-term contract position offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the logistics industry.

Key Responsibilities

– Handle transport data capturing in Cargowise
– Calculate and complete transport costing as per individual client agreed transport rates
– Prepare costings for invoice-out import files and ensure all third-party charges are accounted for

– Ensure transport and depot/warehouse charges are recovered
– Update transport costing statistics
– Resolve logistics financial queries on time
– Communicate clearly with third parties

and senior team members
– Consult regularly with import client controllers regarding problematic shipping documents or queries

Requirements and Skills

– Matric and logistics-related post-matric training (advantageous)

– At least 2 years of experience in transport logistics, preferably imports
– Sound knowledge of seafreight, import procedures, and documentation
– Understanding of logistics and transport costs

– Mathematical acumen to work with figures
– Thorough working knowledge of shipping documents

– Experience working with Excel and Word documents
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills

– Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
– Good general computer literacy skills, knowledge of Cargo Wise (beneficial)
– Fluency in written and spoken English

What We Offer

– A challenging and rewarding role in international logistics
– Opportunity to work with a dynamic team
– Fixed-term contract for 6 months
– Competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced logistics professional, please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, to [insert contact details].

The closing date for applications is 2024/04/23. Reference Number: BIL240403-1.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and take your logistics career to the next level!

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