Logistics and Expediting Officer Mabiza Resources Limited

JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is located in the Mazabuka District, 75kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd.

The Mine is a modern, world-class facility with fully mechanized underground operations. To support this vision. Mabiza is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individual to take up the position of:

Role: Logistics and Expediting Officer

Reporting: Head of Supply Chain

Job Purpose:     To provide logistical and transport support to all functions of the business ensuring that all personnel, essential services, and goods are transited in and out of the mine in a timely manner in order to aid the company attain an optimal mining operation.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to safety requirements in work area and being aware of all workplace rules and critical procedures applying at Munali Nickel Mine.
• Coordinate on a regular basis with public road authorities on road tax, fitness certificates, insurance policies, Road Toll Fees and in case of accidents.
• Assess buses and drivers, manage maintenance and arrange for quality vehicles and personnel when needed.
• Arrange for onsite periodical inspections of vehicles in use with mobile maintenance team.
• Identifying the risks in the work area and using the correct controls.
• To conduct research in order to identify and implement logistics and transportation improvements to Mabiza Resources Limited.
• Coordinate with drivers, staff and management to hold meetings and resolve issues.
• Create, evaluate and manage driver duty schedules and operating roster.
• Contact suppliers to ensure that all dropship purchase orders are received and that deliveries will ship on time.
• Develop amiable, genuine and supportive relations with drivers on a personal and professional level and collaborate with other departments to solve their problems.
• Providing expediting reports to management enable effective management of the key supplies and deliveries to the mine, such as weekly reports.
• Seeking management approval prior to committing/allocation of company vehicles for logistical purposes.
• Address driver communications and provide required data to drivers.
• Notifying Supply chain management team in a timely manner on any late delivery of critical requirements for corrective action.
• Ensuring all Company vehicles allowed to drive on public roads are road worthy.
• Promoting driver adherence to public road safety, procedures, and regulations
• Ensure accurate capture of estimated duties, agent service charges, and other non-recoverable shipping costs.
• Ensure that our clearing agents are in possession of all pre-alert information for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Collaborating with metallurgical team and off takers to ensure efficient loading of trucks and reduce downtime.
• Perform all international and local freight forwarding and processing functions for inbound and outbound mine requirements.
• Liaise with Zambia Revenue Authority regarding Export and Import queries.
• Maintain accurate records of all logistics functions with timely reporting.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for the mine logistics function.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Diploma in Logistics and Transport (CILT) or equivalent.
• Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
  At least three years of experience in the Mining Sector or other 24-hour
• Transport and Logistics Operation Industries
• Required to have a valid Driving License
• High level of computer skills – Microsoft Word and Excel, and any computerized accounting package.
• Knowledgeable and conversant with international freight