Obtain and issue packing specifications as requested.
Issue freight quotations for domestic and export customer.
Negotiate freight rates with transport companies for sea / air freight, LCL, groupage and special carriers.
Execute Daily Delivery Due List in SAP to release orders due for shipping, ensuring orders are shipped as requested by Customer Service and customers.
Release documentation to warehouse for picking and packing, in timely manner.
Arrange booking of transport, i.e. local, groupage, full trucks, sea and air freights, couriers, including consolidation of truck loads.
Arrange loading time slots within Lakhtar and external warehouses
Issue documentation required by transport companies, i.e. CMR's, sea/air freight shipping notes
Issue Delivery Notes to be sent with shipments
Post goods issue
Issue and send invoices to customers as required
Support Customer Service Department (CSD) with prompt shipping information
Liaise with transport companies for importation of goods
Although most of the major activities of the position have been covered the functionality of the Customer Service department may mean that from time to time areas may need supplementing.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure all transport for collections and deliveries arrives in a timely manner.
Ensure a clean and safe warehouse for staff to work in.
To accurately update data into the SAP/ computer system.
To ensure all trucks for local deliveries are loaded the night before.
Job Requirements
Minimum 10+ years of experience in Warehouse, Shipping & Logistics
Past experience with SAP is MUST
Experience of Excel and other specialist stock tracking software
Have excellent numeracy, literacy and organizational skills.
Ability to follow processes and procedure's accurately.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
A comprehensive understanding of Warehouse safety procedures.
Well versed in Hindi, Gujarati and English communication
