Import Controller

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end import process, including sourcing quotes, comparing landed costs, managing bookings, monitoring cargo readiness, and coordinating ocean, air, or road freight from origin to final destination.
• Prepare, review, and process critical trade and shipping documents, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, SAD500 forms, and tariff classifications.
• Ensure all import declarations, customs clearances, product classifications, and Incoterms requirements comply with SARS Customs and Excise regulations and destination-specific requirements.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, clearing agents, and internal procurement teams to support smooth inbound shipment execution.
• Track shipment arrivals and update internal stakeholders and clients on shipment statuses, ETAs, potential delays, and operational risks.
• Operate effectively in a high-volume, deadline...