Export Logistics Supervisor (Fresh Fruits)

Our client in the Food and Beverage production, comprises numerous companies focusing on delivering high quality products to consumers & businesses.
 

Job Description:
 

• Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
• Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
• Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
• Check import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group.
• Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.
• Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
• Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
• Track delivery progress of shipments.
• Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery.
• Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
• Assemble containers and crates used to transport items, such as machines or vehicles.
• Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
• Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
• Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping
• Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
• Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
• Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
• Contact vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
• Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
• Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.

Job Requirements:

 

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related fields
• Solid Experience in agriculture industry ( fruits & vegetables ) , 3 to 5 years