Customs and Clearance Officer

Homepro Enterprise Zambia Limited is a subsidiary of Sunda Internation, the Manufacturers of softcare baby diapers, sanitary pads and Twyford tiles. We are looking for a self driven person to take up the position of Customs and Clearance officer.

DUTIES:-

• Acquiring necessary documents from local Authorities for Imports and Exports requirements
• Ensuring all the mandatory documents are in order according to the consignment.
• Inspecting the consignment to ensure it corresponds with what is on documents before handing over to clearing Agents
• Monitoring Customs clearance of the consignments.
• Making payments to Customs for Taxes and others when necessary
• Working hand in hand with Clearing agents to ensure efficiency
• Coordinating movements of consignments from port through borders to warehouses.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Trucking containers (Mostly from border to warehouse)
• Working hand in hand and making good relations with ZRA customs (enforcement) to;
• Carry out inspections both at Inspection Bay (border) and at the warehouse
• Ensuring inspections are done on time as soon as containers arrives at the border/warehouse to avoid demurrage.
• Ensuring special consignments are safely inspected and assessed without attracting problems
• Correct classifications are sent for examination & assessments
• Supervising Clearing Agents on all the borders to ensure:
• Accelerated clearance
• That they exercise both due care and efficiency
• Ensuring safety of goods during processes
• Good relations with ZRA officers for smooth passage of goods
• Act on time on every situation
• Keep track record of their cleared consignment

REQUIREMENT:-

• A diploma in Clearing and forwarding/Business/Related course Degree will be an added advantage
• 2 years work experience in clearing
• Knowledge with ZRA systems and processes
• Willing to travel and live in rural areas