Commercial Officer – Transit Store

Job Purpose

Assist in coordination of collection, consolidation and dispatch of nationally-sourced supplies and imported goods in local transit to FQM Trident

Job Responsibility

• In engaging, oversight and direction of the activities of local delivery transporters
• as instructed with import clearance of personal effects for staff inbound to site
• as required in coordination of transport and documentation for national and international repair and return items
• Maintain close contact with Procurement Expediting and with Copperbelt and Lusaka suppliers in order to ensure earliest cost-effective delivery to site
• Play a co-ordinating and support role in the despatch and collection of repair and return items both locally and internationally, as required
• Examine and verify for payment all local goods transport invoices and ensure such invoices are covered by corresponding system freight instructions
• Ensure that loading staff and collecting drivers and vehicles comply with:
  • site safety standards
  • national transportation standards
  • environmental laws, procedures and processes
• Maintain any reporting systems set up by management or supervisory staff
• Perform any other duties as and when assigned by the Clearing and Transport Supervisor

Specific Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a working knowledge of PRONTO
• Familiarity with Customs clearing regulations and practice
• Familiarity with Company administrative structure and practices
• Familiarity with practices, processes and procedures throughout the logistics chain

Job Attributes

• Constantly aware of safety issues
• Hard working, self-motivating, energetic, meticulous and focused
• Honest, responsible and dependable
• Respects deadlines
• Welcomes and seeks out personal and workplace improvement
• High ability to work independently and yet in close collaboration with colleagues
• High level of self-motivation and capacity for initiative
• Good communication and organisational skills

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in any manufacturing or similar industry
• Grade 12 Certificate
• ZCILT qualification
• Any tertiary qualification is added advantage

Responsibilities

• In engaging, oversight and direction of the activities of local delivery transporters
• as instructed with import clearance of personal effects for staff inbound to site
• as required in coordination of transport and documentation for national and international repair and return items
• Maintain close contact with Procurement Expediting and with Copperbelt and Lusaka suppliers in order to ensure earliest cost-effective delivery to site
• Play a co-ordinating and support role in the despatch and collection of repair and return items both locally and internationally, as required
• Examine and verify for payment all local goods transport invoices and ensure such invoices are covered by corresponding system freight instructions
• Ensure that loading staff and collecting drivers and vehicles comply with: site safety standards, national transportation standards, environmental laws, procedures and processes
• Maintain any reporting systems set up by management or supervisory staff
• Perform any other duties as and when assigned by the Clearing and Transport Supervisor

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of PRONTO
• Familiarity with Customs clearing regulations and practice
• Familiarity with Company administrative structure and practices
• Familiarity with practices, processes and procedures throughout the logistics chain
• Good communication and organisational skills

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• ZCILT qualification
• Any tertiary qualification is added advantage

How to Apply

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