Shipping & Customs Manager
- Location
- Paarl, Western Cape
- Contract
- Permanent
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This rewrite describes the role of a Shipping & Customs Manager for a client of Hire Resolve, a leading global producer and innovator in the food and beverage ingredients sector. The position is considered pivotal for managing end-to-end international trade, customs compliance, and freight movements to ensure seamless supply chain operations within the company. **What you will do** * Oversee and coordinate all international shipping operations, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with international trade regulations. * Handle freight booking, negotiate with shipping lines, and manage relationships with freight forwarders and logistics service providers. * Manage all customs clearance processes, tariff classifications, and international trade documentation. * Maintain strict regulatory compliance and manage direct dealings and submissions with SARS (South African Revenue Service). * Optimize freight routes, monitor shipping costs, and streamline international supply chain workflows to enhance operational efficiency. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in shipping, customs, clearing & forwarding, or international logistics. * Must come from the fruit, vegetable, fresh produce, or food manufacturing industry (strong preference given to candidates from the fruit and fresh produce sectors). * Proven experience dealing directly with SARS regarding customs compliance and clearing. * Strong negotiation, conflict-resolution, and freight-booking capabilities paired with in-depth knowledge of global trade regulations. **Who should apply** This role is for an experienced and detail-oriented logistics professional looking to take the next step in the food and beverage industry. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in shipping, customs, clearing & forwarding, or international logistics, with a background specifically in the fruit, vegetable, fresh produce, or food manufacturing sector. Applicants should possess proven experience dealing directly with SARS regarding customs compliance and demonstrate strong negotiation, conflict-resolution, and freight-booking skills, coupled with in-depth knowledge of global trade regulations. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/clearing-and-forwarding/other-clearing-and-forwarding/paarl/shipping-customs-manager-id-7610978 Source: jobmail
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