JOB PURPOSE Responsible for all tasks relating to the despatch and administration of export orders including the preparation of documentation; arranging shipments and expediting orders and documents JOB FUNCTION • Order advice / pro forma sent to customers as required • All relevant documentation is prepared for each export job and checked for accuracy prior to sending out • Invoices and credit notes are generated or requested for each export order when necessary • Files received from Export Administration team, are checked and queries resolved • Freight forwarders are contacted to obtain estimates for transport for each order and this is added to the export job, where applicable • Shipment of cargo is arranged within specified period as per request (This is to include coordination of receiving/packing of containers for relevant mode of transport) • Follow up with freight forwarders for shipping details and to obtain relevant documentation back within agreed period • Jobs are expedited with relevant departments • Goods in Shipping Warehouse are checked against production check list and any queries resolved • Export status report is updated at least weekly and export logbook is updated daily • Files for completed shipments given to Export Administration for compliance check, closure and filing • Customers are updated on the status of jobs and relevant documentation is sent to customers as per departmental procedure • Documentation is compiled as per legal requirements and correct incoterms are included in export documentation