Execution Forwarder

Planning logistic transport to and from clients.Be able to execute contract according to signed contract and understand INCOTERMS.Ensuring storage space at offloading slots at inland customers.Ensuring sufficient transport is available to minimize storage cost and avoid any additional costsArranging all the transport on imports/ exports/inland to and from the ports/silos/customer with road and rail companies. Negotiating the best possible rates on the transport.Minimizing the storage of products by moving the product to the customers/ports as fast as possible. Invoicing the customers for the product and ensuring that the customers pay in time.Handling any and all queries on the delivery and doing all recons and finalizations of contracts.Following up on late and overdue payments on the accounts receivable as well as calculating and invoicing interest in this regard.Reconciling executed contracts on a daily basis.Maintaining a high level of customer and supplier satisfaction on daily interaction.Analyzing the PnL at month end and providing management with info as required.Appoint & communicating clearly with inspections companies if any rejections.Build relationships and inspire trustEmbrace challenges with customers, partners and competitorsCollaborate and act with a strong service attitudeAbility to take full ownershipAbility to work in a pressurized & dynamic environmentAn energetic & highly motivated self-starterAccurate and completeness of reported figures are some of the important values.Full ownership and accountability of reported values must be taken2 – 5 years’ experience in dealing with Agriculture Industry (Grains and Oilseeds) OR in Logistics planningExcellent analytical and communication skills. Business acumen a plusGood team playerAbility to work independently and in a pressurized & dynamic environment.Advanced Excel skills are requiredAnalytical; strong problem solving skillsFluent in English and Afrikaans (oral and written)Excellent communication skills are necessary for relaying crucial information to various organizations and negotiating contracts and transportation costs with third-party vendors