International Freight & Customs Manager

16 hours ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Operations

VirtuHire

VirtuHire is a staffing and recruiting company focused on helping businesses hire remote South African talent. It offers hiring support and employee management services including onboarding, payroll, compliance, and employer-of-record support.

Staffing / Recruiting
11-50
Founded 2019

Description

  • Manage international freight bookings from factories in China and other manufacturing locations to distribution centres in the US, Canada, the UK and the EU.
  • Optimise shipping routes and container utilisation to reduce cost per unit.
  • Coordinate factory loadings and ensure export and import documentation is complete and accurate.
  • Monitor transit in real time and resolve delays, route changes and capacity constraints proactively.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Amazon Global Logistics account manager.
  • Lead the planning and execution of the AFG shipping plan to align stock arrival timing with finance and order merchandising needs.
  • Manage and monitor AGL shipments into Amazon Fulfilment Centres, Amazon Upstream and AWD.
  • Maintain shipping milestones, booking files and dashboards in Monday.com and SAP ByDesign.
  • Oversee accurate logistics data entry in SAP ByDesign and analyse data to improve processes.
  • Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing partners and freight providers to manage disruptions, rebookings and consolidations.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of Amazon Seller Central experience, preferably in a logistics or operations role.
  • 2+ years of direct experience making Amazon Global Logistics (AGL) shipment bookings.
  • Demonstrable understanding of international freight, customs clearance and import/export documentation.
  • Experience with Monday.com is preferred; training will be provided if needed.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems is beneficial, and SAP ByDesign experience is a plus.
  • Strong written and spoken English with clear, professional communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with resilience and calm decision-making.
  • A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-moving environment.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset, with an interest in staying current on industry trends.

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