Operations- Grand Handler at Talents and Skills Africa

Our Client, Tried and trusted in the dynamic Logistics Industry is looking to hire dynamic, results-driven Grand handler to join our growing team. 

Responsibilities:

• Confirm with the Ground Handler (GHA) that the Unit Load Device(ULD) are in place as per the Flight Booking List (FBL).
• Supervise the build up of Cargo in the warehouse to ensure correct build up & labeling is done for the shipment.
• Ensure that the GHA has Scaled/weighed the cargo & that all the weight dockets are in place.
• Ensure that the GHA has the weight dockets compiled through a flight weight statement & sent to the load control for flight planning.
• Ensure timely towing of cargo to the flights bay & confirm that the pallet tags are properly labeled. 
• Follow up on the shipment Export documents that must accompany the shipment & ensure that the GHA has received the documents for preparation of the Cargo export Manifest.
• Supervise loading of the cargo into the aircraft & monitors any changes that may arise eg shipment offloads due to payload, trim, etc.
• Notify the GHA & booking staff of any changes while loading for possible manifest amendments. 
• Confirm that the GHA Cargo Manifest tallies with the final Aircraft manifest
• Notify the GHA & booking staff on the departure of the aircraft for system closure.
• Collect data with the GHA after every flight departure for replenishing of ULD’s.
• Request for replenishment of ULD’s from hub office based on available data for the next incoming flight.
• Gather Cargo manifest for filling & billing by the finance team.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirement:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field.
• Previous experience in Air Freight and Air Port Services is very necessary
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in operations management, or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, warehouse operations, and transportation management.
• Experience in managing a team and coordinating large-scale logistics operations.

Salary: Open budget subject to experience