PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 

The Imports Controller will update and coordinate all aspects of the import shipments including the creation of Documentary letter of credits and assisting with special projects. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

● Creation of imports shipments and documentary Letter of Credits 

● Reporting and supplier communication 

● Liaising with the Clearing and forwarding agent on all metric exceptions and advising the relevant departments (merchandise, planning ,finance etc) of all exceptions 

● Ensure imports documents is accurate and Customs compliant on the database prior to submitting to the clearing agent and banks 

● Follow up of all outstanding documents from the suppliers to avoid late clearance

● Follow up all outstanding pro-forma and orders not released that is due for shipment ● Update of all events relevant to the shipment module on PLM database. 

● Tracking, tracing and prioritizing of import shipments 

● Controlling of imports schedule with all containers docking for delivery to the DC ● Assistance with weekly and month end reports 

● Assistance with special projects 

● General office administration (incl. filing, updating of reports, emails.)