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Job Title: Expeditor
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Reports to: Procurement Superintendent
Date: 18 October 2018
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Apply by: 26 October 2018
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Expeditor required for mining company in Marampa, Sierra Leone.
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Role purpose
Assist with the expediting of all materials concerning Imports by Sea and Air.
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Accountabilities
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Find the best solution of freight forwarding for this material depending on the status of it i.e. critical, urgent, miscellaneous
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Obtain relevant quotations for the above mode of transport & liaise with logistics team to plan transport methods
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Liaise with the materials and freight vendors to co-ordinate collection and movement of the material
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Receive and distribute the pre alert from the Vendor to the freight forwarder to either Freetown Port or Lungi International
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Send pre alert, bill of lading and supplier invoices to procurement for GRN and MIRO updates onto ERP
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Monitor all shipments daily via matrix
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Update the share drive matrix daily, live updates available every hour
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Keep management and internal customers updated daily or as needed regarding material and its current status
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Monitor and liaise with airport and port customs regarding clearance of vessels and air freight shipments
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Once clearance is received liaise with local vendors to collect the freight accordingly and dispatch to site
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When material arrives on site liaise with the warehouse supervisor and line manager to distribute to various sites
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Ensure the matrix is updated accordingly, with received dates, times and destination
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Update ERP with POD (Proof of delivery) status
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Provide guidance and training to Expeditor's Assistants and other colleagues
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Ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, objectives and regulations and the commitment to achieving Zero Harm through safe behaviours
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Ensure compliance with relevant HR policies, procedures, objectives and regulations through appropriate behaviours
​KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
The role will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:
Knowledge/Education:
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The position assumes a strong expediting and freight forwarding back ground
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SL Mining logistics services and practices
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SL Mining procurement services and practices
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Advanced knowledge of MS Office
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Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)
Skills:
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Capable to plan and coordinate multiple projects to meet work schedules.
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Ability to demonstrate and apply supply evaluation principles and techniques.
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Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
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Customer service focus and orientation.
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Negotiation and influencing skills.
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Proactivity.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Very good numerical skills.
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High moral principles of integrity and ethics.
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Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
Experience:
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Preferably 5 years' relevant experience.
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Broad experience and proven skills in purchasing, inventory control, warehousing and logistics in remote locations.
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Exposure to multi-national, ethnic and cultural environments.
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Working supervisory experience in a developing country.
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Strong supervisory background.
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Experience in mining industry.
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To apply, submit CV and cover letter to job@jobsearchsl.com by 26 October 2018. Email subject should be 'Expeditor'
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