Our client is an International Logistic company with offices in both Nicosia and Limassol and due to continuous growth , they are looking to recruit a Documentation Officer to be based at their Limassol offices and who will be reporting directly to the Operation Manager
Main Duties:
- Ensure that all department policies and procedures are implemented
- Coordinate with third parties to inform about transport process, pickup and delivery dates of good (by air or sea) according to customers’ requirements.
- Coordinate with third parties for compliance of all shipping documents following customs’ requirements.
- Follow up on departure and arrival of goods.
- Follow up on the loading and discharging of cargo.
- Prepare and submit shipping notes to third parties in compliance with customs procedures and regulations.
- Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of shipping docs (BL/AWB/Cargo Manifests/ AMS & ISF filing etc…)
- Coordinate with destination agents for a proper release of delivery orders to clients when applicable.
- Open & close jobs in coordination with the account responsible.
- Open accounts for new clients in coordination with the accounting department
- Issue invoices/Debit notes in coordination with supervisor.
- Report to agent and supervisor all pending shipments (delay in loading, shipping, arrival, release, invoicing, etc..)
- Submit bi-weekly and monthly statistics report to the General Manager.
- Ensure proper filing of all company files and documents.
- Prepare offers for personal shipment requested by clients ( LCL and FCL for Imports and Exports shipments)
- The dynamic business environment might bring changes in job nature induced by new technology, new business lines, new regulations.
- The company might require the job holder to carry out additional tasks that he will be trained and coached on
Education / Experience and Personality Traits:
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with emphasis on Transportation and Logistics
- 3 – 5 years of experience in the Freight Forwarding field
- Positive attitude
- People-oriented
- Detail-oriented
- Organized and efficiently manages time
- Tactful
Job Requirements:
- Flexibility in working hours
- Knowledge of freight forwarding concepts
- Knowledge of all port authority procedures and regulations
Salary and benefits:
- 1200 gross monthly
- x 13 Salaries
Working hours:
- Monday to Friday 8:00am to 16:30
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Documentation Officer with reference number 2659.
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