MENA Primary Logistics Controller
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Job Description
Position Summary:
- The MENA Primary Logistics Invoice Controller will be responsible for standardizing primary logistic invoicing focusing on clearing agent invoice, freight invoice and custom duties invoice.
- He/She will be responsible for validating the invoices and ensure no duplication in charges.
- He/She will also be driving the agenda of reducing the clearing cost, ensure correct itemization of the charges and efficient invoice receipt/payment to the supplier.
- Through the network of customs clearance officer in the OPC and the TCT in the Hub, that role will also challenge the rates of clearing agents and will deliver savings.
A day in the life of...
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Responsible for receiving primary logistic invoices and validate them
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Work with Ocean and Land freight team to enforce the contract term and condition and remove duplication in charges
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Work with NBS to standardize the invoice receipt and payment process
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Work with clearance agent to standardize the itemization of the clearance invoice across the region
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Benchmark and challenge clearance charges across the region
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Work with shipping line / Clearance agent regional office on automation of invoice and payment
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Drive the agenda of process automation/simplification and use of 3PL service provider and NBS shared service
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Centralize the invoice receipt, validation and payment process
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Benchmark clearing agent charges across the region and identify areas of improvement
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Monitor GR/IR and Parked blocked invoices for on-time resolution of issues to avoid service disruptions
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Provide clarification/guidance to vendors/service providers for first time right invoice submission
Job Requirements
What will make you successful:
- Relevant operational experience at the market/ business level, in the following areas, is beneficial:
- Customer Service
- Customs Brokerage
- Documentation
- Clearance process
- Foreign Trade & Customs
- Finance: Business Planning, budget control, cost management
- Experience in the management of projects such as Tendering of Service Providers and Change Management of Service Providers
- Detail oriented and the ability to learn and challenge
- Communication skills internally and externally
- Understanding of Free trade agreements