Inbound Freight Officer/ Import and Export Coordinator at Sandvik Tanzania

• remote type Hybrid
• locations Tanzania, Mwanza
• Job Type: Full-time
• job requisition id R0071880

SANDVIK MINING & CONSTRUCTION TANZANIA LIMITED

Inbound Freight Officer/ Import and Export Coordinator at Sandvik Limited November 2024

IMPORT & EXPORT COORDINATOR – MWANZA, TANZANIA
At
Sandvik Mining & Construction Tanzania Limited (“SMCT”), we’re
passionate about development and advanced technology, and we always aim
to offer the best possible experience for our customers in a sustainable
way. It’s a mission that takes commitment, but as an industry leader we
aim for nothing but excellence in everything we do.

We are
seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for
customer engagement and delivering exceptional service to join our team
as an Import & Export Coordinator in Mwanza, Tanzania.
In this
role, you will oversee the management of incoming and outgoing
Shipments, including tracking transit shipments and maintaining
effective communication with relevant stakeholders. This position is
integral to ensuring smooth and efficient logistics operations.

The Import & Export Coordinator will report directly to the Logistics Manager and will be based in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Purpose of the role:
Responsible
for international inbound and outbound freight, ensuring smooth
clearance with all required documentation. Additionally, you’ll provide
internal customers with the most efficient and cost-effective freight
solutions to meet demand. Ensuring that all items in transit are
expedited and relevant stakeholders are updated with current
information.

The job responsibilities:

• Goods in Transit management- Provide weekly update on shipments in transit with tracking on waybills and shipment value.
• Expedite inbound shipments’ pre-alerts.
• Coordinate all Freight Forwarders and Clearing Agents involved in customs clearance process for inbound shipments.
• Reporting
  – Run relevant reports daily/weekly and as required by management or
  business requirements relating to inbound freight.
• Coordinate on duty/customs clearance process and review all shipping documents and maintain good record keeping.
• Review of Suppliers invoices to ensure all supporting documents are correctly available prior to submission to finance.
• Facilitate with Clearing Agents and Shipping Lines to export goods from Tanzania to recommended destinations.
• Expediting
  of logistics queries related to inbound freight using LPS (Logistics
  Process Support) and other business tools such as system 21 DI and
  Aurora as well as report manager.
• Weekly meetings and where needed daily interaction with internal stakeholders to provide updates on all freight matters.
• Comply
  with all aspects of the Sandvik Environment, Health, Safety &
  Quality Management Policy, and any reasonable instructions, procedures
  or systems of work which are given in the interest of providing safe
  work practices in the workplace and to eliminate environmental harm.
• Perform any other duties in relation to your profession as may be assigned by immediate Supervisor/HOD-Head Of Department.

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Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain or related qualifications from recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 Years experience in logistics / procurement / supply chain operations.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems (i.e., Aurora)
• Experience in custom clearance, handling customer queries and complaints.
• Exposure in mining industry and related industries will be an added advantage.

Other Requirements & Competencies

• Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent numerical aptitude and the ability to work effectively with data.
• Detail-oriented and conscientious, ensuring accuracy and precision in tasks.
• Adaptable, self-reliant, and proactive, demonstrating the ability to work independently and take initiative.

What is in it for you?
We
offer you an interesting role in an international business environment,
extraordinary products, great colleagues and opportunities for your
professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of
experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment
for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us better.

Application
Send your application as soon as possible as we will be evaluating candidates continuously, and no later than 12th December 2024. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career,

About us:
Sandvik
Rock Processing Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group
and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions
for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction
industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking
and demolition.
End Date: December 11th, 2024.