Middelburg: Area Manager – Export Shipping posted by Network Contracting

About the Role

Join a well-established industrial organisation where export shipping excellence directly supports commercial success. This role offers exposure to international trade, strategic stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end export optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate export shipping operations, customs activities, claims, and insurance processes.
• Oversee Finished Goods Inventory (FGI), container bookings, break bulk bookings, and chartering activities.
• Lead monthly shipping and invoicing forecasts in collaboration with Commercial, Operations Planning, and Finance.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across internal departments and external service providers.
• Control freight expenses and ensure efficient export warehousing and staging prior to shipment.

Requirements

• 6–8 years’ experience managing people and driving KPIs.
• Proven exposure to export shipping processes including documentation, carrier selection, route optimisation, and warehousing.
• Contract management and negotiations (advantageous).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or International Business (Diploma with MDP also considered).