Clearing & Logistics Associate at Workforce Group

Reporting Line: Head, International Trade

Job Summary

• The primary responsibility of the Clearing & Logistics Associate is to ensure all cars shipped into the country are properly cleared in line with the Customs laws of the country.
• This role involves working majorly from the field while working occasionally from the head office as required by the Head of International Trade.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all car documents are authentic and delivered to the customer on delivery of the car
• Ensure that all cars shipped and cleared for customers are taken to the appropriate locations and delivered to customers safely
• Ensure that 90% of cars kept in holding bay are assessed daily
• Ensure that 90% of cars assessed are sent to the customer for delivery
• Ensure that customers delivery and other services preference is adhered to 100% of the time
• Manage clearing partners and provide strategic assistance as needed
• Keep accurate data of activities,
• Ensure that logistics and delivery activities follow the right process in line with company regulations
• Ensure cars cleared are moved to the holding bay for assessment
• Follow up closely with Logistics partners to ensure that cars are taken to appropriate locations as at when due
• Monitor the end to end process of logistics and delivery
• Work with Retail team to prepare & process all car documents when requested by the customer
• Work with After sales team to repair cars where necessary
• Ensure that all documents are authentic
• Ensure that clearing partners deliver as agreed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• Ability to take responsibility for tasks to the end
• Eager to learn and very flexible
• Outgoing and willingness to be on the field
• Proven integrity
• Clearing and forwarding experience is an added advantage
• Previous logistics experience is an added advantage
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Skills
• Ability to multitask and successfully operate in a fast paced, team environment
• Must adapt well to change and successfully set and adjust priorities as needed
• Strong organizational agility to enhance cross-functional communication and collaboration