Forwarding & Clearing Subsector
FORWARDING & CLEARING SUBSECTOR OVERVIEW
The Forwarding & Clearing subsector encompasses two areas:
1. FREIGHT FORWARDING WHICH INVOLVES:
❂Movement of goods on behalf of importers and exporters
❂Other subsectors like maritime, aerospace, road and rail freight operators in moving and handling cargo internationally
❂The use of supply chain management solutions which are cost effective to imports/exports and goods in transit
❂Warehousing solutions, which involve storage of cargo and goods in transit
2. CLEARING WHICH INVOLVES:
❂ Customs clearing for exports and imports
❂ Implementation and adhering to import/ exports regulations
The Forwarding & Clearing subsector incorporates stakeholders from the following subsectors:
❂ Freight Forwarding & Customs Clearing
❂ Ships Agents & Brokers
❂ International Couriers
❂ Importers & Exporters
Employers within the Freight Forwarding industry are represented by the following Employer Associations:
❂ South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF)
❂ South African Association of Ships’ Operators and Agents (SAASOA)
❂ South African Express Parcels’ Association (SAEPA)
OCCUPATIONS IN THE FREIGHT FORWARDING AND CLEARING
Forwarding
❂The occupations within this sector involves the facilitation of the movement of goods both nationally and internationally.
❂ It includes facilitating and managing the international trade supply chains of importers and exporters by using all modes of transport cost effectively and adhering to international legislations depending on the goods being moved.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
❂Facilitates and manages end to end supply chains on behalf of importers and exporters
❂ Negotiates cost-effective supply chain solutions on behalf of importers and exporters
❂ Inventory management
❂ Supplier management
PURCHASING OFFICER - Occupational Code: 332302
❂ Sourcing and vetting suppliers
❂ Building relationships with suppliers and business partners
❂ Negotiating contracts and presenting deals to decision-makers
❂ Coordinating purchases, deliveries and maintaining an efficient supply chain
❂ Effective cost management
WAREHOUSE MANAGER - Occupational Code: 132404
❂ Direct warehouse operations
❂ Ensure the safe receipt, storage of goods
❂ Manage space utilisation of warehouses
❂ Ensure safe dispatch of warehoused goods
❂ Sort out any problems or complications
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Occupational code: 122101
❂ Create new business by identifying sales opportunities
❂ Maintain a good working relationship with new customers
❂ Maintain a good relationship with current customers
❂ Manage the sales and marketing activities of an organisation
CLEARING AND FORWARDING AGENT - Occupational Code: 333101
❂ Manage the movement of goods both locally and internationally
❂ Ensure exports and imports requirements are met
❂ Maintain records for goods received and goods dispatched
SALES ADMINISTRATOR - Occupational code: 333905
❂ Dealing with incoming customer enquiries
❂ Assisting the sales team with sales administration activities
❂ Handling orders and sales transactions
❂ Compiling and presenting monthly sales reports
PROCUREMENT ANALYST- Occupational Code: 333905
❂ Provide environmental scanning assistance for effective supply chain operations
❂ Implement supply chain operational activities within an organisation
❂ Implement and assess supply chain workflow processes for continuous improvement
❂ Perform inventory and logistics operational activities within an organisation
SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER - Occupational Code: 332302
❂ Leads all supply chain management operations of the organisation
❂ Execute the procurement and supplier management strategy
❂ Build strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating the best deals based on quality, delivery, and price,
CUSTOMS CLEARING
The occupations in this category normally do not handle goods. They facilitate the handling and movement of goods and ensuring the customs and legislative compliance thereof..
CUSTOMS CONTROLLER
❂ Deal with all documentation and matters concerning the clearing of goods through customs within ports of entry globally, and ensuring all customs declarations, tariffs and tax requirements are complied with.
❂ Liaise with local and international clients and/or agents
CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE MANAGER - Occupational Code:132401
❂ Manage and coordinates customs clearance activities
❂ Ensure import/export policies and regulations are implemented and adhered to
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Every organisation within the Forwarding and Clearing subsector Requires support services. Within the support services you will find careers in IT, marketing, sales, finance, HR, legal services, research and development.