Official Distributor for
Volvo Group
(Volvo Construction, Equipment, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Bus & Volvo Penta),
SMT Africa
offers a wide range of products in more than twenty countries of North, West & Central Africa.
We operate an outstanding own sales and service network with operational agility and entrepreneurial spirit. Our team of mechanical and aftersales experts built, through the last 10 years, a service level quality that we are all proud of.
In order to strengthen our
Logistics department
with additional expertise, we are currently looking for a "
Senior Logistics Officer
" for our office in
Antwerp
.
Responsibilities
The "
Senior Shipping & Export Officer
" is mainly responsible for arranging and scheduling transportation of equipment while optimizing service and cost for goods / merchandise. This is an individual role, operating in full autonomy for several countries.
* You are
responsible for the entire process,
from launching pickings, to invoicing, to following all applicable export rules and regulations, booking transport and following up until arrival of the goods in Africa.
* Oversee and coordinate the movement of goods
or equipment including the
pre-delivery checks
and keep clients informed of progress ;
* Prepare
complex export documentation
and ensure equipment has been duly checked on
quality
and
conformity
prior to shipping ;
* Solve import / export issues
in close cooperation with customers and sales teams
* Define the most cost-effective transport type and negotiate arrangements with carriers
to ensure timely shipping to customers ;
* Assess
duty and tariffs
amounts for shipments and ensure that logistics activities comply with the applicable
legislation and regulations
, making suggestion to
improve shipping processes
or
optimize costs
.
Profile
* You hold a degree in
Logistics
,
Supply Chain
or equivalent by experience ;
* Previous experience in handling
international shipments
;
* Ability to work in ERP systems and Microsoft based programs, mainly Outlook and
Excel
;
* You're fluent in
Dutch
or
French
with strong command of
English
;
* Knowledge of
Incoterms
,
credit letters and transport documentation
;
* Organized with good time management, multi-tasking ;
* Good problem solver and ability to deal with complexity ;
* Deadline oriented and able to work under pressure ;
* Team player and Cost conscious.
Offer
* A salary in line with your experience and achievement as well as extra-legal benefits (group insurance, hospitalization insurance, luncheon vouchers, representation allowances, …) ;
* A real opportunity to enhance your experience and develop your skills ;
* A function with an international influence that combines autonomy and initiative ;
* A framework with a human dimension and a dynamic corporate culture, voluntary and ambitious, where team spirit, customer satisfaction, flexibility and the quality of its services are recognized as its main values.