LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

To manage, coordinate, and optimise inbound and outbound logistics operations, including customs compliance and documentation processes, ensuring efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery of goods and materials in line with company policies, international trade regulations, and mining project timelines.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinating all aspects of logistics including transportation, off site warehousing, and material handling for local and international shipments.
• Ensuring full compliance with customs regulations, import/export laws, and all relevant statutory requirements.
• Liaising with clearing agents, freight forwarders, and government bodies (e.g. BURS, BITC, Department of Customs) to ensure efficient customs clearance.
• Monitoring shipment schedules to avoid delays in critical supply deliveries to site.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, import permits, certificates of origin, and waybills.
• Managing bonded warehousing processes and ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting.
• Providing expert advice to internal stakeholders on customs duties, tariffs, HS codes, and trade agreements.
• Conducting regular audits of logistics and customs processes to identify and implementing improvement opportunities.
• Supporting vendor performance evaluation and managing logistics service providers to meet agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Resolving logistics bottlenecks and coordinating expediting of priority consignments.
• Ensuring accurate costing of freight and customs charges for budget control and reporting purposes.
• Training and guiding internal staff on customs procedures and international shipping practices.
• Tracking and Reporting on targets achieved against the business model, including cost saving initiatives
• Training and mentorship to subordinates to ensure development and guidance where necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in management or Logistics, International Trade, or related field.
• Minimum 10-15 years’ international experience in dealing with logistics and customs, preferably within a mining or heavy industry environment
• Proven experience managing imports, exports, and bonded warehousing
• Demonstrated ability to manage freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Track record of cost optimisation and process improvement in logistics