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Transportation and Customs Clearance Officer Harvest Industries Zambia Limited

Employment Opportunity

Position Title: Transportation and Customs Clearance Officer – 1
Reporting: Transportation Manager

Job Overview:
The Transportation and Customs Clearance Officer oversees and manages all aspects of customs clearance operations to ensure efficient and cost-saving import/export activities. This role requires strong leadership skills, problem-solving intelligence, in-depth knowledge of customs regulations, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external departments.

Responsibilities:

  1. Team Leadership:
    • Lead, train, and mentor the customs clearance team to achieve operational excellence.
    • Set performance targets, monitor progress, and provide feedback to ensure team efficiency.
  2. Customs Clearance Management:
    • Supervise and streamline the customs clearance process for import and export shipments.
    • Ability to resource new suppliers, maintain both economical cost and lowest risk.
    • Develop and execute strategies to optimize clearance timelines and reduce costs.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges related to shipment clearance.
    • Liaise with shipping lines, freight forwarders, government agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth clearance processes.
    • Liaise with marketing team to satisfy their proper requirements.
  3. CORE KPI:
    • Reasonable cost of clearance and declaring for each box.
    • Excellent efficiency of clearance from discharging to empty returns for import; and from order till gate on board for export.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in customs clearance or logistics, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
  • Knowledge: In-depth understanding of customs regulations and procedures. Familiarity with HS codes, duty structures, and free trade agreements.
  • Key Competencies:
    • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
    • Proactive and adaptable to changing industry trends.

Location of assignment: NDOLA

To Apply: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should complete the form by or before COB Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 17:30 hours.

To apply for this job email your details to apply@jobsportal-career.com

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