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OPERATIONS CONTROLLER-TRANSPORT Job Opening In Nairobi – Now Hiring Q-Sourcing Servtec


Job description

JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS CONTROLLER-TRANSPORT

About This Job:


Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a man power management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.


On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Operations Controller to work in Nairobi, Kenya


Job Summary:


Contribute to an effective service delivery through the handling, monitoring and control of shipments from start to finish within required specifications and in accordance with agreed policies / procedures and local legislation.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


Operations

  • Carry out the opening of shipment files including allocating a shipment file number, establish and obtain

  • landside and transport rates, 3rd party Service provider costs and quality assure that the rates on the

  • shipping line invoice are in accordance with buying rates.

  • Receive shipment pre-alert documents and Quality Control (QC) for completeness, correctness, validity and

  • any other relevant parameter

  • Ensure all documentation including confirmation of the shipment details are obtained and is provided to the

  • clearing department and that the consignee has been appropriately notified and status report updated.

  • Gather cargo and origination information, buying and selling rates from the relevant office and finalise,

  • agree, and arrange the shipping method with the client and international offices.

  • Facilitate a responsive turnaround time and internal handover of documents by monitoring cargo arrival

  • against the bookings with the shipping lines or Airlines and ensuring order / indent facilitation.

  • Monitor and track success of services and nature of failures to ensure continuous development within Operations.

  • Custodian of ensuring all shipments are cleared, released and delivered withing stipulated time frames.

  • Remain abreast of a variety of geographic landscape to offer informed guidance to clients and stakeholders (internal and external documentation as per customer requirements.

  • Coordinate preparation, issuance, transmission & filing of relevant transport documents such as Road

  • Consignment Notes, weighbridge receipt and PODs’.

  • Reconciliation of delivered shipment i.e..

    loaded vs delivered quantities against the shipping documents to identify variances, thereafter, addressing such variances according to set procedures & contract provisions
  • Operational Finance

  • Ensure all accruals for the individual shipments are captured and accurate in the month of the revenue

  • recognition of the file.

    Any demurrage /detention/storage should be accrued for prior to actual invoices

  • being received.

  • Assist in the timeous and efficient closeout related to shipments by tracking and tracing client shipments

  • from indent, to P.O.D. and invoice payment.

  • Obtain completed clearing instruction from the client and timeously advise the clearing agent/client to

  • forward original bill of landing to handover file to entries for further processing.

    Controller must verify

  • information on BL/ HBL / AWB against the information on Invoice and Packing list and any other supporting

  • documents such as permits / certificates prior to submission to Customs clearing team.

  • Work towards ensuring invoice to client is similarly aligned to the estimate that was issued before business

  • was acquired.

  • Ensure all anticipated or forecasted accruals are captured for invoicing purposes noting of the nature of

  • shipment and geographic landscape.

  • Drive the timeous issuing of invoices to client with the relevant stakeholders (Finance team, GSC etc)
  • Client Engagement

  • Proactively Interact with clients to keep them informed by notifying them of the arrival, clearance, dispatch & loading/offloading of shipments and provide general assistance to Controllers in respect of updating the relevant systems with respective milestones.

  • Coordinate shipments end to end and acting as a contact person for the client by updating them throughout

  • the product shipment lifecycle.

  • Drive client retention by ensuring operational efficiency and excellent communication to client and internal and external stakeholder within Operations.

  • Minimize client escalation by addressing all issues client raises and seek support when required from the relevant stakeholder to ensure client satisfaction.

  • Offer the client the best solution by working with the product, pricing and procurement team in solution development.

  • Establish and develop strongly valued relationships with all carriers, agents and internal and external

  • customers with the purpose of increasing confidence in and the reputation of the business driving brand awareness and loyalty.

  • Ensure all client queries / complaints are resolved timeously and, in a manner, which satisfies the query / complaint.

  • Custodian for ensuring the client KPIs are met and achieved.
  • Compliance

  • Ensure that all activities in the area of responsibility are compliant with company specific regulations and aligned with Global SOPS and Business Rules

  • First point of contact for the client on customs queries and work with the subject matter experts in addressing the client queries.

  • Work with the customs team and revenue authority office during document compilation to ensure all required documents submitted and compliances are met before shipment arrives.

  • Critically engage with the Revenue authority around tariffs and pricing to ensure alignment with in-county legislation and adherence to compliance practices.

  • Daily / Monthly / Weekly reporting which include but are not limited to Exception reporting / Unbilled reports/ Volume reports / Status reports/ WIPS and ACCRUALS).
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport Management, Port Operations or equivalent with a minimum experience of 3years.

  • Customs Clearance accreditation – is an added advantage.

  • Freight Forwarding certificate

  • Excellent Communication skills

  • Decision–making, problem-solving, creativity

  • Analytical skills, attention to detail

  • Ability to interact at a high level with clients, senior management, and authorities

  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.

    Note:


    Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


    Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

    ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.

    Required Skill Profession

    Supervisors Of Transportation And Material Moving Workers


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