Logistics Associate

- Duties and Responsibilities :

- Maintain and continually update the established system of tracking the status of each container – from ship departure to arrival at CPJ.

- Assist in obtaining necessary Import permits for inbound items as required to facilitate
timely clearance of goods without any breaches.

- Communicate with purchasing partners and vendors the status of applications for permits so that they know when relevant shipments can be made.

- Obtain and collate all required documents and forward same to CPJ’s Customs Broker to facilitate clearing imported containers.

- Prepare and submit required documents to facilitate payment of relevant duties and other fees to clear imported containers, and ensure that payments are made in a timely manner .

- Prepare and submit agreed reports outlining status of containers in transit as well as key performance indicators for the Logistics Department.

- Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to team members in Sales and Warehouse, to ensure that container clearance priorities and schedules are appropriately aligned with business needs.

- File relevant documents in the established manner and within agreed timelines.

- Participate as required in Logistics projects as they arise .  Such projects may include initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy and visibility of procedures of the Logistics Department.

- Liaise with Regulatory and Government Agencies including:

- Ministry of Agriculture/VSD

- Jamaica Customs

- Jamaica Maritime Authority

- Ministry of Health

- Coconut Industry Board

- Ministry of Industry /Trade Board

- Bureau of Standards

- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Office m anagement experience within a Shipping, Freight Forwarding or Logistics company.

- Must have strong knowledge of shipping Administration by Air, Road, Sea.

- Must  have a strong understanding of Airway Bills, Bills of Lading, Customs Clearance and other docum entation used in import, export.

- Good experience in people management and interpersonal skills .

- Strong organizational skills.

- Ability to work well und er pressure to strict deadlines.

- Strong MS Office skills.

- Self-motivated, results driven, ability to gain respect and work well in a team environment .

- Ability to get results from staff and motivate them to achieve .

- Posit ive, energetic and approachable.

- Proven ability to cut costs and meet office budgets .

- Education & Experience :

- Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent.

- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Expedite

- Demonstrate strong initiative and organizational skills

- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

- Team player with proven ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines