Job Description

Technical AdvisorWould you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for Technical Advisor in Cape Town.Join us in connecting people and improving lives!Technical Advisor

• Execute warehouse and manual handling plans and processes for safe and efficient operations
• Implement warehouse activities efficiently to maintain the required operations and service performance turnaround time
• Verify adequate flow of logistics from the warehouses to the working areas and conduct physical count
• Track cargo movement and storage at the warehouse in order to maximize space utilization for storing and distributing material goods including raw materials, finished products, tools and packaging materials
• Support inventory planning and maintain accurate inventory in the warehouse, including customer-supplied inventory and packing material, and ensure timely replenishment
• Perform inventory cycle counts, wall to wall counts, and correct inventory discrepancies of customer owned inventory
• Execute and track safety and security measures to ensure goods and equipment safely operated, and properly maintained and stored
• Draft analysis reports and data such as shipment data, stock turnover and stock level data and share with the customer
• Support coordination of delivery schedules with shippers and customers, and assist in claims processing and shipment tracking
• Gather and provide supporting documents for accurate and timely customer billing
• Examine the working business model of the assigned operations center, seek opportunities, recommend and implement steps to upgrade/ improve
• Study and resolve issues in day-to-day warehouse and ground operations and execute practices focusing on promoting efficiency, faster service and lower costs (e.g. pickers and packers)
• Pack items for shipment according to specifications
• Receive or inspect goods, scan and verify items against the shipment record
• Manage transshipment and sorting activities (e.g. within sorting centers)
• Operate gas or electric powered forklift truck to move, stack, load or unload materials, parts and goods
• Consolidate shipments
• Perform Unit load devices

Now, heres what we need from you.

• Bachelors degree
• More than 4+ years of experience

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the worlds leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web atOur TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.Our Values: Respect & ResultsOur Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living ResponsibilityDHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.#LI-GOR

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