Zambia Cargo and Logistics Limited (ZCL) is a regional logistics service provider and wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) with terminals in Tanzania (Dar Es Salaam), Walvis Bay (Namibia) and operating centre in Ndola, Zambia. ZCL has customers on all the major regional corridors and wishes to update its database of transporters based in Zambia for possible partnerships in the provision of freight forwarding service

Essential job functions

The Company is looking for a suitable candidate to fill in the open vacancy position of Freight Forwarding Manager to be based at Ndola, Zambia office. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies for efficient freight forwarding operations, oversee and manage the freight forwarding department, ensuring that strategies are in place to guarantee the availability of transport capacity for this core business and sustain existing/new partnerships and collaborations.
Job Location: Ndola, Zambia

1.0 REGIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING MANAGER (1)

POSITION

1.1 Duties and Responsibilities

1. To plan monthly transportation’s requirements at regional level
2. Ensure that 90% of the required transport capacity is achieved
3. Manage relationships with local and foreign transporters
4. Ensure that the company exceeds freight forwarding customer expectations
5. Approve transport rates in line with the company policies
6. Analyse and inform Management about any potential demurrage or statutory penalties arising from the Freight Forwarding business
7. Issue weekly and monthly freight forwarding reports to Management
8. To manage the freight forwarding team located in all the ZCL operating centres.
9. Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and set up business meetings to promote the freight forwarding business of the company.
10. Assist in developing business proposals, negotiating contracts, and act as a direct contact point.
11. Participate in business development activities
12. To ensure that SOPs are prepared for all projects and make sure that the staff are following the laid down procedures

Skill Specifications of the Position

• Aggressive and with sense of urgency
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Computer literate
• High level of integrity
• Good negotiator

1.2 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

i. Holder of Bachelor Degree in Transport and Logistics from a recognized University.

ii. Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in freight forwarding.

iii. Deep understanding of the freight forwarding industry, including regulations, international trade laws, and customs procedures.
iv. Strong leadership, technical competence and professional skills for timely implementation, coordination and management of activities.
v. Ability to work in a team, develop synergies and establish effective working relations

vi. Membership to Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is an added advantage