Admin - Shipping Line Controller

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Full Time
Entry Level
 

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000-employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

▪              Freight Forwarding
▪              Clearance & Forwarding
▪              Energy Industry Support Services
▪              Equipment Rental
▪              Commodity Trading
▪              Integrated Solutions
▪              Warehousing
▪              Ocean Freight

Industries:

▪              Mining
▪              Oil & Gas
▪              Agriculture
▪              Construction
▪              Explosives
▪              Renewables

Vision
To be known as the Company that makes Africa work better.

Company Behavior
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.

 
Accountabilities & Responsibility Areas
  • Ensure New Pre-alerts for upcoming shipments are added to the SS report within 48 hours.
  • Demurrage report is updated with details of the new shipments within 48 hours.
  • Ensure proper records of container interchange documents for all cleared shipments are kept 
  • Managing Shipping Line deposit accounts and ensure refunds are received as per the KPI 
  • Ensure container drop off is done as per the KPI 
  • Follow up with the Shipping Line to ensure the Delivery Orders are issued as per the KPI 
  • Monitoring the Archiving process of all cleared shipments 
  • Apply for waivers of accrued demurrage charges when necessary and where applicable 
  • Other assigned tasks 
Qualifications
  • Customer-focused approach with a professional attitude.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
  • Good communication skills 
  • Ability to work under pressure. 
  • Team player with the ability to work independently
  •  Excellent in Microsoft Office applications especially in Excel 
  • Experience in Shipping/Customs industry
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a dynamic international team driving digital transformation in logistics
  • Gain exposure to innovative technologies and process improvement initiatives
  • Work in a collaborative environment that values creativity and efficiency

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:20 AM – 4:20 PM, and Alternate Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.

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