Logistics Associate
- Uncategorized
- onsite
- Full time
- Junior
Posted Updated
Free to apply. You’ll finish on the employer’s own site.
Skills mentioned
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and continually update the established system of tracking the status of each container – from ship departure to arrival at CPJ.
- Assist in obtaining necessary Import permits for inbound items as required to facilitate
timely clearance of goods without any breaches.
- Communicate with purchasing partners and vendors the status of applications for permits so that they know when relevant shipments can be made.
- Obtain and collate all required documents and forward same to CPJ’s Customs Broker to facilitate clearing imported containers.
- Prepare and submit required documents to facilitate payment of relevant duties and other fees to clear imported containers, and ensure that payments are made in a timely manner.
- Prepare and submit agreed reports outlining status of containers in transit as well as key performance indicators for the Logistics Department.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to team members in Sales and Warehouse, to ensure that container clearance priorities and schedules are appropriately aligned with business needs.
- File relevant documents in the established manner and within agreed timelines.
- Participate as required in Logistics projects as they arise. Such projects may include initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy and visibility of procedures of the Logistics Department.
- Liaise with Regulatory and Government Agencies including:
- Ministry of Agriculture/VSD
- Jamaica Customs
- Jamaica Maritime Authority
- Ministry of Health
- Coconut Industry Board
- Ministry of Industry /Trade Board
- Bureau of Standards
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Office management experience within a Shipping, Freight Forwarding or Logistics company.
- Must have strong knowledge of shipping Administration by Air, Road, Sea.
- Must have a strong understanding of Airway Bills, Bills of Lading, Customs Clearance and other documentation used in import, export.
- Good experience in people management and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure to strict deadlines.
- Strong MS Office skills.
- Self-motivated, results driven, ability to gain respect and work well in a team environment.
- Ability to get results from staff and motivate them to achieve.
- Positive, energetic and approachable.
- Proven ability to cut costs and meet office budgets.
Education & Experience:
- Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Expedite
- Demonstrate strong initiative and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Team player with proven ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
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