Background

Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited is a subsidiary of a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable agricultural products and ingredients, operating in Malawi servicing the needs of its shareholders and their customers.

Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) is seeking applications for the position of

SHIPPING COORDINATOR

Reporting directly to the Shipping Controller, the successful candidate will among other duties, be responsible for the following:-

Key responsibilities include:-

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

• Relevant Degree in Transport and Logistics / Supply Chain Management or equivalent with at least three years post qualification experience
• Excellent computer skills, advanced masterly of Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and other computer packages like SAP
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Good working knowledge of the International Trade Procedures
• Tenable in Lilongwe, the job offers a competitive pay and benefits package.

• Calls for shipping instructions from the customer
• Prepares customer update reports and sends to the customer through the back offices as and when an event occurs
• Follows up on shipment until it meets terms of sale
• Receives shipping instructions from back offices
• Updates shipment and cockpit in SAP
• Prepares and sends customer document suites to the back offices for approval
• Receives shipping program for the year for Leaf Sales through Shipping Manager
• Receives approval from the Account Executive with regard to Crop Protection Agents (CPA) results
• Checks in SAP availability of stock, location, internal grade and weights
• Prepares Dispatch Instructions which will indicate the fumigator, shipping line, forwarding agent, routing and a pick list; sends the documents to Dry Leaf Services (DLS) for shipment preparation
• Receives Delivery Notes from DLS after shipment dispatch
• Prepares shipping documents which include customs invoice, CDI and other documents as per customer requirement.

• Excellent computer skills
• Advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
• SAP proficiency
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Good working knowledge of International Trade Procedures

• Relevant Degree in Transport and Logistics / Supply Chain Management or equivalent