Shipping & Documentation Officer

The primary tasks and responsibilities would be the accurate and efficient shipment handling, and delivery of multiple commodities, mainly containerized raw cashew, cocoa, sesame seeds and other agri-commodities from Africa and the processing and management of shipping documents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for sound execution of sale/purchase contracts
• Execute shipping instructions
• Clear communication with central Operations/Logistics Desk and support to all other stakeholders
• Contract execution (End to End) – International Trade & Shipping
• Liaise with inhouse warehousing team about the handling and allocation of inventory
• Instruct cargo surveyors.
• Placing bookings and arranging equipment from Liners/Agents
• Liaise with forwarders and shipping lines on shipping documents.
• Check and process full international shipping documents as per SI (Mainly Bls, packing list, all supporting documents)
• Draft corrections, customs declarations, export related matters, settling local charges and all other related tasks.
• Ensure effective communication with 3P FOB suppliers and service providers such as forwarders, surveyors and shipping lines

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & COMPENTENCIES

• Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, economics or any other field
• Preference for any experience in shipping of mainly containerized goods and handling relevant shipping documents in an international trade environment, preferably under agri commodities.
• Good knowledge of handling of Incoterms, shipping/trade documents, documentary collections and transport insurance.
• Preference for work experience in Africa & basic French language proficiency.
• Effective communicator and negotiator
• Team player with ability to lead teams
• Strong administrative and logistical skills