AGL transport & logistics - Operations Controller

Job Purpose:Management of all aspects of Import & Export of Local Accounts, including Inbound/Outbound Customs Clearance and Inbound/ Outbound ReleasingJob Function: • Primary focus on local accounts, quoting, customs communication etc arranging Framing customs entries. • Releasing of Documents, to Coordinate/Control and motivate the smooth flow of Import & Export cargo from start of submission.• Ensure compliance with the Customs and Excise rules and Regulations. • Co-ordinate and control shipment files. • Obtain landing/shipping instructions to facilitate & complete the customs clearing process in terms of customer unique SOP requirements.• Track & trace shipment process to facilitate & co-ordinate the transport readiness to coincide with the vessel discharge and loading operations. • Minimise expense to the company & customer on all shipments• Quotation, expedite rate request & issue quotations on due date. • Register to keep track and accurate accounting of RFQ's pending.• Making sure all loading / offloading equipment is ready prior to Shipping / Arriving of Vessels, making sure transport is in place to deliver into port, preparing all port documents for Shipment of Cargo on behalf of Clients.• Submitting of Port Documents, prior to vessel arrival or departure, dispersing of documents to all relevant parties• Ensure documentation is correct, not to have any unnecessary expenses e.g. Port storage or penalties. To be in constant communication with client, international offices staff and management• Receiving of invoices from the client, arranging collection if transport is needed, if so, establishing the correct size of vehicle for cost effective shipment of cargo. • Framing of Customs Documents relating to the shipment, releasing of documents for the shipment, Forwarding of border documents to client and transporter. As well as sending out pre alerts to all relevant parties on all the borders, up to final destination.• Expedite rate requests to finalize and issue quotations on due date. • Register to keep track and accurate account of RFQ's pending