Clearing and Forwarding Supervisor

Lusaka, Zambia

Full Time

Experienced

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 Behaviors
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.

Accountabilities & Responsibility Areas

Ensuring clearing takes place as per the time KPIs by closely supervising the current status of shipments and prompting the Declaration team to take the next step.
Ensure trucks are cleared from the entry points/border as per the KPI.
Manage License/Certificates renewals.
Engaging ZRA on escalating matters affecting clearance of shipments.
Monitor the SS reports for shipments under clearance and ensure they’re updated on time and accurately.
Transit Bond management - Ensure the bond is validated immediately after the truck exits the border to avoid penalties.
Work closely with the Road Freight team to monitor the movement of RIT trucks and proactively raise escalations on potential risks of account suspension.
Proper record management of cleared shipments for potential audits.
Other assigned tasks.

Education Skills and 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 and motivate a team of 5+
Excellent in Microsoft Office applications especially in Excel.
Experience in Customs/border clearance at a senior level.

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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