Documentation Controller (PE)

--LCL Logistics Southern Africa (PTY) LTD--

JOB TITLE:                                                                                      DOCUMENTATION CONTROLLER

DEPARTMENT:                                                                               OPERATIONS

JOB TITLE OF INCUMBENT’S SUPERVISOR:                                  DOCUMENTATION MANAGER

JOB TITLE OF INCUMBENT’S REPORTEE/S:                                  N/A

 

PURPOSE OF JOB

Accurately complete the required documentation needed per shipment as per the Consignee instruction within the required timeframes per document.

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • To open files on LCL systems and upload supporting documentation.
  • Accurately capture consignee instructions in LCL systems
  • Ensure that final file covers are received from the Ops team before vessel sailing.
  • shipping instructions are submitted to the shipping lines as per the deadlines.
  • Prepare, process and submit PPECB’s, Phyto’s, Certificate of Origins, Cargo Dues, Eur 1’s, Form A’s within the required timeframes. In accordance with required legislation.
  • Ensure that the client updates that shippers, contacts and instructions on LCL systems and guide clients when needed.
  • Ensure that completed documents are available in LCL systems.
  • LCL systems are updated and accurate at all times.
  • relevant additional comments are made on LCL systems. E.g costs / delays
  • Complete additional invoices information / comments / requests or Form 7’s within 30 days of vessel departure.
  • Inform Line Manager of any documentation or client issues immediately and to flag the necessary with relevant departments.
  • Liaise with clients to ensure all required documents and information are received to process documents accordingly for the clients’ shipments.
  • Interact and communicate with 3rd party service providers such as but not limited to- shipping lines, Customs, PPECB, Chambers and DHL to complete documentation processes for our clients by managing exceptions with regard to queries.
  • Perform all duties in line with LCL documentation KPI’s.
  • Minimum annual volume of 600 containers complexity dependent

 

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

  • Grade 12 (Essential)
  • Diploma in Shipping, Clearing and Freight Forwarding, Distribution and Logistics Business 
    Management or related field (Desirable).
  • A minimum of 2-years’ experience in Freight Forwarding and Logistics experience exporting wine and dry cargo.  
  • After hours availability is essential.
  • Ability to identify the needs in the team and assist where needed.
  • To have working knowledge of Google Workspace / Excel / Inttra / Wine online / Customs procedures.
  • To have the ability to read and interpret shipping documentation.
  • Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines;
  • Strong organisational and communication skills to manage workload and prioritise;
  • Attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Fast learner in internal and external computer systems and processes;
  • Ability to work with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external in dynamic industry changing environment.

 

Please note that this position is based in PE.