Trainee, Air & Sea

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: ZAF - Cape Town, Falcon Cres (Headquarter)
Job Posting Title: Trainee, Air & Sea 
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of The Role:

DSV Cape Town has runs dedicated operational teams, which manages all shipments for our retail key accounts. Within this team, we employ controllers, who are client facing forwarding controller dealing with buyers on a daily basis, while ensuring that all purchase orders move within their specified time frame. The position offers full insight into all forwarding and clearing activities for one of our blue-chip accounts. The operational structures for this client is very complex and is the perfect training ground for individuals to learn the freight forwarding business in an order management environment. The role is not limited to mode or import/export experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in Freight forwarding (advantage)

Qualifications: 

• Matric (essential)
• Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Logistics / Maritime.
• Own reliable transport
• Unendorsed driver’s license
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.

Computer packages

• Microsoft Office
• Tableau Software (advantage)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Should the need arise, request for special attendance of urgent shipments from forwarding offices.
• Follow up with carriers and overseas offices to ensure cargo flown / sailed as booked.
• Update the Client controllers on shipment statuses.
• Manage the flow of order within the order management process for the client.
• Liaise with DSV offices to ensure cargo customs cleared and delivered before estimated date
• Expedite short landings or damages and Chase-up on outstanding consignments.
• Update the Client Master Status Report
• Meet with the Client controllers on a weekly basis at Client’s premises.
• Attend to all queries both from DSV as well as the Client.
• Assist with DSV invoice queries and rectify problems.
• Assist the COL in updating all Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist COL with any Ad hoc enquiries or projects that are requested by the client.

Added Advantages

• Knowledge of current INCOTERMS® 2010
• Knowledge of international logistics
• Knowledge of Order Management
• Must be able to work with in the team.
• Well, Organized with work.
• Be able to work under pressure, internal and external.
• Think outside of the box.
• Take ownership of tasks and situations
• Well-presented
• Attention to detail.
• Team player

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. 

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