Field Operations Clerk

Details:
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure processing and clearance paperwork of airfreight, Warehousing and Road Operations and border stations is effectively completed
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Update the HoD on shipments status
Ensure all customs files are opened and filled with all the relevant documents including customs entries, clearance documents etc.
Effectively represent the company and clients by attending to customs verification process
Advise the office of successful verification outcome and also of any discrepancies including missing, damaged, excess and pilfered cargo etc.
Inform the HoD of any issues arising immediately after verification which include valuation, tariff and any other disputes raised by customs and any other stakeholders.
Process all documents for clearance and delivery of clients’ shipments.
Promptly collect paperwork for both handover and delivery shipments
Ensure all relevant documents received and processed are as per the standard level agreements (SLA)
Clear all cargo within the shortest period and storage free where documents provided in advance
Process and make payment of Invoices from the handling centres
Examine cargo fully before taking of cargo from the respective handling centres and fully supervise the loading of the cargo onto our truck or nominated transporter’ s motor vehicles
Make sure all cargo with discrepancies are indicated as such in the delivery note/ sheet and / or release order as the case may be.
Ensure all statutory laws governing cargo clearance as stipulated in the government acts are strictly adhered to and inform management on any discrepancies
Make sure all the Original clearance documents are in the file once cargo is cleared out of the respective sheds/ CFS/ Port.
Ensure SOPs are adhered to as per the OPS Procedures Manual