Export Shipping Manager Full Time

A leading manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Export Shipping Manager with a strong background in international logistics, export operations, and supply chain management. The successful candidate will oversee export shipping activities, manage customs and warehousing processes, optimise shipping operations, and lead a team to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective export execution.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end export shipping operations, ensuring compliance with company standards and performance targets.
• Oversee customs processes, clearing and forwarding activities, claims, insurance, and freight operations.
• Manage export warehousing, finished goods inventory, container bookings, break bulk shipments, and chartering activities.
• Develop and manage monthly shipping and invoicing forecasts in collaboration with commercial, finance, and operations teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient export planning and execution.
• Monitor freight costs, optimise shipping routes, negotiate with service providers, and drive continuous process improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, International Business, or a related field. A relevant Diploma with a Management Development Programme (MDP) will also be considered.
• 6–8 years’ experience in export shipping, logistics, or supply chain management with proven people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of export documentation, customs regulations, Incoterms, international shipping, warehousing, and freight management.
• Experience managing clearing and forwarding operations, carrier relationships, and shipping forecasts.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics, shipping, or ERP systems.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
  CV: logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.