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Logistics Associate

cpj

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 m anagement 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 docum entation used in import, export.
  • Posit ive, energetic and approachable.
  • Proven ability to cut costs and meet office budgets .

Requirements

  • Good experience in people management and interpersonal skills .
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work well und er 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 .
  • 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