Overview
Import Controller Jobs in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa at The HEINEKEN Company
Title: Import Controller
Company: The HEINEKEN Company
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
- Manage the end-to-end import process, including sourcing quotes, comparing landed costs, managing bookings, monitoring cargo readiness, and coordinating ocean, air, or road freight from origin to final destination.
- Prepare, review, and process critical trade and shipping documents, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, SAD500 forms, and tariff classifications.
- Ensure all import declarations, customs clearances, product classifications, and Incoterms requirements comply with SARS Customs and Excise regulations and destination-specific requirements.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, clearing agents, and internal procurement teams to support smooth inbound shipment execution.
- Track shipment arrivals and update internal stakeholders and clients on shipment statuses, ETAs, potential delays, and operational risks.
- Operate effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven import control and customs coordination environment, managing customs clearance, landed cost reconciliations, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.
- Process supplier invoices, verify freight and storage charges, coordinate foreign currency payments, and ensure accurate shipment costing.
- Support financial control through reconciliations, accruals, cost analysis, accounts administration, ERP system updates, and month-end support while ensuring customs compliance and operational continuity.
- Strong knowledge of DAFF, ITAC and SARS directives and processes