JOB PURPOSE

The primary objective of this position is to streamline the customs clearance process and oversee all communication for import and export of fleet shipments.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and submitting all relevant truck import and export documents to ensure full compliance with local and cross-border authorities.
• Inspecting documents to ensure truck consignments match with documentation before handing over to clearing agents.
• Arrange for payments of customs clearing fees, including taxes and import duty.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with customs clearing agents and all relevant authorities, such as ZRA, both local and cross-border authorities.
• Send daily reports to operations and clearing agents to reduce or eliminate unnecessary delays during cross-border clearing.
• Communicate with truck drivers to ensure full compliance with local and cross-border regulations during clearing and border crossing.
• Resolve customs-related issues and inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of truck fleet movements from ports to warehouses, border crossings, and all necessary payments.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize customs clearing timelines and reduce cross-border clearance-related costs.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Transport and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade or related field.
• Residents of Ndola and Copperbelt are preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in customs clearing and forwarding with strong knowledge in transport and logistics (flatbed trucks, acid trucks and fuel tanker trucks).
• Familiar with local inland and regional transportation clearance, including import and export clearing procedures, regulations and documentation requirements.
• Must be familiar with import and export duty structures and trade agreements between Zambia and neighbouring countries.
• Must be familiar with the ZRA ASYCUDA System.
• Must be able to create relationships with clearing agents and local authority agents.

• Preparing and submitting all relevant truck import and export documents to ensure full compliance with local and cross-border authorities.
• Inspecting documents to ensure truck consignments match with documentation before handing over to clearing agents.
• Arrange for payments of customs clearing fees, including taxes and import duty.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with customs clearing agents and all relevant authorities, such as ZRA, both local and cross-border authorities.
• Send daily reports to operations and clearing agents to reduce or eliminate unnecessary delays during cross-border clearing.
• Communicate with truck drivers to ensure full compliance with local and cross-border regulations during clearing and border crossing.
• Resolve customs-related issues and inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of truck fleet movements from ports to warehouses, border crossings, and all necessary payments.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize customs clearing timelines and reduce cross-border clearance-related costs.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Strong knowledge in transport and logistics (flatbed trucks, acid trucks and fuel tanker trucks)
• Familiar with local inland and regional transportation clearance
• Knowledge of import and export clearing procedures, regulations and documentation requirements
• Familiar with import and export duty structures and trade agreements between Zambia and neighbouring countries
• Familiar with the ZRA ASYCUDA System
• Ability to create relationships with clearing agents and local authority agents

• Bachelor's Degree in Transport and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade or related field
• Residents of Ndola and Copperbelt are preferred
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in customs clearing and forwarding