About this role
About this job:
Q-Sourcing Tanzania
Limited is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African
Region in the countries of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our Tanzania based client, we are
looking for a competent and experienced Clearance Manager
JOB SUMMARY.
The Clearance Manager leads the logistics and customs department to ensure the
legal, compliant, and highly efficient movement of goods across borders. This
role bridges the gap between internal supply chain operations, freight
forwarders, and government regulatory bodies. The primary goal is to minimize
transit times, eliminate compliance risks, and reduce port storage or demurrage
penalties.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities
1. Compliance & Regulatory
Management
- Legal Compliance: Monitor adherence to local and
international trade laws, free trade agreements (FTAs), and sanctions.
- Audit Readiness: Maintain rigorous record keeping
systems for all entries, declarations, and duties paid to pass internal or
government audits.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential compliance
bottlenecks or legal risks in the supply chain and implement corrective
actions.
2. Operations & Documentation
Oversight
- Document Verification: Review complex shipping
documents including Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Certificates of
Origin, and Packing Lists.
- Tariff Classification: Enforce exact Harmonized
System (HS) coding to guarantee proper duty valuation and avoid mis-declaration
penalties.
- Permit Acquisition: Secure specialized government
agency permits (e.g., health, , or standards bureaus) for restricted cargo.
3. Stakeholder & Relationship
Management
- Authority Liaison: Act as the primary point of
contact for Customs authorities, border control, and port officials during
disputes or physical inspections.
- Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage the
performance of third-party customs brokers, clearing agents, and freight
forwarders.
- Internal Advisory: Consult with Procurement, Sales,
and Finance departments regarding expected duty costs, lead times, and
regulatory restrictions for new products.
4. Team Leadership & Cost
Control
• Team Management: Supervise a team of clearing officers,
documentation clerks, and logistics coordinators, setting clear KPIs for
clearance turnaround times.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the customs deferment account, approve duty
payments, and aggressively track costs to eliminate demurrage and storage fees.
Requirements
MANDATORY
REQUIREMENTS
Educational
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree:
Required in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Business
Administration, or a related field.
Professional Certifications (Highly
Preferred):
• Certified Customs
Specialist (CCS) or Certified International Trade Professional (CITP).
• Licensed Customs
Broker status (issued by the national customs authority).
• Certifications in
Incoterms or Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).
Work Experience
- Years of
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in
international logistics, customs brokerage, or freight forwarding.
- Leadership
Experience: At least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or
managerial role leading a team of clearing officers or documentation
specialists.
- Proven Track
Record: Demonstrated success in handling complex customs
disputes, reducing port demurrage costs, and managing high volumes of both
import and export shipments.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
• Fluent
in English language
How to apply:
All candidates who
meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged to send their CVs/Resumes
to: [email protected] or link below not later than 02 nd November 2026.
This position is open
to Locals only.
https://jobs.qsourcing.com/jobs/Careers/735362000022220001/QSTL-CLEARANCE-MANAGER?source=CareerSite
For any further
clarifications call 0748 519 015.
Note:
Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING
SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO
DISQUALIFICATION .