Location

Mwanza, Tanzania

Inbound Freight Officer

Job Profile

Administers the efficient and economical movement of goods (e.g., materials, products, equipment) across international borders in accordance with organizational policies and in compliance with relevant local, country and international customs laws and processes.

Prepares, reviews, approves and maintains files for import/export documents (e.g., customs declarations, a PO (purchase order), packing list, commercial invoice, SLI (shipper’s letter of instruction), SED (shipper’s export declaration), BOL (bill of lading, AWD (air waybill), IC (import certificate), etc) required for the lawful completion of import/export activities.

Ensures that commercial and sales invoices are accurate in accordance with physical shipment and customer’s SLI, quantities, the value of goods, country of origin, and other regulatory requirements.

Serves as an import/expert liaison for international customers/subsidiaries, distribution, procurement, planning, manufacturing, intercompany finance, regulatory and import/export compliance functions.