Freight Controller at AdcorpBLU

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set and verify exact container temperatures, humidity levels, and ventilation settings.
• Secure functional refrigerated containers and generator sets (gensets) from carriers.
• Track vessel ETAs and port cut-offs to prevent spoilage or missed sailings.
• Resolve temperature deviations, equipment failures, or port delays immediately.
• Coordinate import/export declarations and compliance checks.
• Issue and verify Bills of Lading (B/L), commercial invoices, and packing lists matching strict destination criteria
• Provide status reports on cargo condition, container power status, and vessel movements.
• Manage relationships with cold storage warehouses, trucking companies, and inspection authorities.
• Manage shipping files from initial booking through final job costing and invoicing.
• Check vendor invoices (freight, plugging fees, storage, and demurrage) against agreed tariffs.
• Insurance arrangements between client and internal
• Pre alerts (sending the doc pack to client before courier)
• Arranging loadings with transporters, clients, PPECB, cold stores/packhouses etc
• Liaising daily (including all queries) with clients, shipping lines, vendors, packhouse and cold stores, government departments.

Desired Skills

• Freight Fowarder
• Perishable Controller

Desired Work Experience

• 2 to 5 years Logistics Management

Desired Qualification Level

• Grade 12 / Matric

About The Employer

Are you an experienced Freight Forwarding professional with a passion for logistics and the fast-paced world of perishables? We want YOU!

Minimum Requirements

- Grade 12 / Matric certificate. - Tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain, or forwarding is an advantage. - 3 to 5+ years of experience in ocean freight operations (imports/exports). - Specific, proven track record handling perishable or temperature-controlled cargo (such as fruit, food, or cold-chain goods) - Deep understanding of perishables export/import documentation ( temperature logs, bills of lading ect) - Knowledge of customs regulations and port/shipping line procedures. - Familiarity with International shipping terms. - Strong attention to detail to prevent costly cold-chain or documentation errors. - Good communication and problem-solving skills.