Assistant Manager – Logistics
Job Description
Cross-Border Logistics & Transportation: Manage end-to-end international freight movements, haulage operations, port/border logistics, and inland transport fleets for mining commodities and heavy materials. EXIM & Customs Compliance: Oversee customs documentation, export/import permits, shipping schedules, bill of lading releases, and compliance with regional African customs regulations and tariffs. Vendor & Supply Chain Performance: Supervise clearing & forwarding (C&F) agents, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and shipping lines to optimize transit times, resolve supply chain bottlenecks, and minimize demurrage/storage charges.
Education & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Experience Level
8 to 12 years of core experience in logistics, freight management, and international trade (EXIM); heavy industry background in Mining, Metals, or Large-Scale Industrial Logistics; deep operational knowledge of African customs clearance, cross-border import/export regulations, port handling, and shipping documentation; prior working experience in Africa / Central Africa is highly preferred; proven track record managing end-to-end multimodal transportation networks, freight forwarders, and logistics vendors.
Additional Information
Candidates with direct Africa / Central Africa operational experience are preferred. International Logistics, EXIM Regulations, African Customs, and Bulk Cargo Transport.