Clearance Manager

CJ Smart Cargo Zambia Limited is a Transport and Logistics company that provides leading integrated intelligent logistics solutions on a global scale through core business such as marine engineering logistics, EPC engineering logistics, oil and gas chemical logistics, and providing innovative, integrated and intelligent expert logistics services for world-class enterprises. We are seeking to employ a a qualified individual to take up the position of Clearance Manager to be stationed in Lusaka.

Purpose and objectives

• An opportunity to work with high standard logistics company
• An opportunity to challenge your ability and grow with the company
• An opportunity to achieve you future goal

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and Oversee overall clearance of Imports and Exports for CJ Smart cargo Zambia Limited
• Formulate Policy areas that conform to and ensure smooth operations
• Manage Operations Team, create work schedules and Key performance Indicators
• Work with and coordinate with other departments for smooth operations
• Coordinate with customs department and suppliers regarding purchasing and transporting issues
• Monitoring Freight status and update to clients and team
• Plan and arrange delivery shipment /products as per clients requirements
• Responsible for control proceeding both Import-Export Customs Formalities Clearance, Rebate, RIB, etc. as per requirements
• Guiding goods through customs
• Prepare and submit documents, determining tariffs, and duty payments
• Tracking Cargo throughout consignment and reporting to respective managers and clients

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Warehouse Management or related Field
• 5 – 10 years of working experience in customs, Logistics, background in customs brokering or Customs Specialist
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior logistics role
• Experience in international freight forwarding (air, sea and Land import/export).
• Excellent command in English and a plethora of Local languages
• Team work attitude with leadership capabilities within a global and multi-function environment, with ability to interface all organizational levels
• Strong knowledge in customs tariffs, rules and regulations, and fines
• Relevant experience in Customs, Import/Export of materials and goods on regulatory procedures
• Familiar with all Zambian Boarders, customs and regulations
• Familiar with all document procedures including Rebate, RIB, Etc.
• Strong Command of Microsoft Suit of Applications, with a priority of Excel, Word and Outlook

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