Procurement and Logistics Officer Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

Procurement and Logistics Officer Ref: PR/PR/01/02/12

The incumbent shall support the Stores Manager with tracking international orders, customs and clearance of of imported goods until they are receipted by Stores.

Main duties

• Ensures that all import and export documents are made available to the clearing agent.
• Consults with ZRA customs and tax division on all issues pertaining to CIDRZ imported and exported items/goods.
• Ensures that all imports are cleared on time upon arrival at the port of entry.
• Ensures that all cold chains goods are stored at the right temperature upon arrival at the port of entry
• Ensures that the clearing agent’s invoices are processed for payment within thirty days from date of receipt of invoices
• Ensures that the correct Additional Procedure Code (APC) is used for customs clearing of CIDRZ imports.
• Ensures that the customs clearing report is prepared and shared to the Supervisor on a weekly basis.
• Ensures that all pre-alert documents are stamped and sent to the clearing agent within 24 hours upon receipt.
• Ensures that import permits are obtained from ZAMRA on time to avoid customs clearance delays on reagents and other allied substances
• Tracks and monitors movement of all imported goods until they are receipted by Stores.
• Ensures all logistical arrangements are in place for on time offloading and receipting of goods at the warehouse.
• Ensures all returns for international vendors and export documents are arranged and done well on time.

Main duties

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Business/Commercial /Purchasing and Supply
• Additional qualification in Customs and Clearance in freight and Forwarding is added advantage for this job requirement.
• 3 years relevant work experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills