Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Logistics Specialist – FS (Fixed Term Contract) to join the Project Department. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:
• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
Reporting to the Logistic Coordinator, you will be responsible for simplifying the trade movement of import and export of goods by ensuring that compliance with global regulations are clearly understood, responsible for determining customs classifications and regulatory requirements (permits, licenses, Audits, SADC certificates, exemptions etc, are completed correctly). Actively assist with initiatives to manage VAT and customs cash-flows to reduce these costs through LMC’s expansion and improve customs controls and processes.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Efficiently plan and coordinate movement of goods from various countries through different mode of transportation i.e. airfreight, courier, road freight and sea freight etc.
• Manage and maintain relationships with carriers by ensuring compliance to company’s transport standards and requirements.
• Arrange smooth transportation and port clearance of containers prior arriving at point of discharge.
• Ensure consignments dispatched from various countries are delivered to site in a good condition and clean proof of delivery (POD) is issued to the transporter accordingly.
• Responsible and accountable for determining Customs tariff classifications and regulatory requirements. Accurately classifying commodities according to the harmonized system (HS) code for proper duty evaluation.
• Maintain high-level of customs controls processes and procedures to ensure LMC maintains a low-risk rating with ZRA.
• Actively seek opportunities within the law to manage cash flow through; VAT deferment applications; seeking duty exemptions to ensure customs and VAT paid is minimized.
• Look for opportunities to apply for Advance tariff Rulings to minimize risk of customs disputes with ZRA.
• Provide timely and efficient Customs border services that strive to meet and exceed customer expectations and deadlines.
• Ensure that all imports and exports activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Effectively manage Customs CACP and AEO compliance requirements aimed at reducing border congestion and facilitating smooth trade movement of goods.
• Manage the implementation and control of new legislations amendments or developments to improve border clearance services.
• Manage document retention system by ensuring that all customs documentations are prepared for export and import clearance, permits, audit reviews, and filed properly.
• Administer and ensure customs worksheets submitted to LMC by clearing agent are checked and approved on time.
• Coordinate with finance department to ensure payments to ZRA is processed on time.
• Manage and implement improvement plans from Audit findings and inspections.
• Ensure all business partners are performing within the scope and have valid business permits and contracts. Improve good customer relationship with all parties involved customs authorities, brokers, transporters, and agents to ensure efficient customs process.
• Ensure the highest compliance levels for all customs and government agency requirements across all staff and teams.
• Be an active participant within the Supply and Tax team to assist with achievement of the section’s goals.
• Develop methods of delivering a consistent and quality services to all operations.
• Ensure applicable business reports are prepared and shared e.g. daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
• Minimum of grade 12 school certificate.
• Minimum Diploma (ABMA) in customs clearance, Level 5 CIPS/CILT or related customs and transport course.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Customs Professional or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge in transportation of cross border goods and customs laws, audits, regulations, and procedures.
• Holder of valid Zambian driver’s license.
• Familiarity with international trade agreements and customs compliance best practices.
• Excellent computer skills; use of MS Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook, databases,
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team within Supply Chain Logistics and Tax departments.
• Understanding of the relationship between transporters, clearing agents, Government and importers and exporters.
What We Can Offer You:
• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: https://jobs.barrick.com/ .
• Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
• Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
• Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
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