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• In charge of ensuring that purchased goods
  are delivered to the respective buyers.
• The clearing agent also handles documentation
  related to the shipments, including insurance forms and dispatch forms.
• Ensures that the shipment is compliant with
  the hazardous shipping compliance information.
• The incumbent also keeps track of routing
  information.
• Keenly verify that the carrier he uses is
  properly licensed.
• Develops logistics which he uses to track
  changes and ensure delivery of goods.
• The clearing agent orders containers which
  will be used for packaging cargo to be delivered to the right locations,
  and he researches freight rates.
• In charge of unloading and proper stacking of
  materials.
• Maintaining adequate ‘A’ class God own in
  good condition with required infrastructure.
• Loading and Arranging transport for dispatches.
  
• Responsible for the Delivery / Dispatch of
  goods to Dealers / customers as per SO or STO.
• Invoicing as per company price list,
  Permitting discounts on invoice as per policy.
• In charge of maintaining stock records in the
  computer system and existing checking physical stock tallies with the
  same.
• Proper storage and handling of stock in
  godown.
• Banking Dealers cheques, entry in the
  computer records and reconciliation.
• Submitting Sales Tax returns, procuring ‘F’
  Forms & timely submission.
• The C&FA shall keep and maintain required
  number of staff and manpower at their own cost

• The applicant should preferably hold a bachelor’s
  degree in Business Administration or any related disciple
• Also, the applicant should hold a Diploma in
  Clearing and Forwarding
• Previous experience with at least a year of experience
  in Logistics, Imports and Exports industry.
• Proficient in use of MS Office (Computer
  literate).
• Proficient in the use of ASYCUDA
• Conversant with both imports and export
  procedures and imports declaration
• Working knowledgeable on various types of
  customs bonds and bonds processing.
• Previous exposure and experience in logistics
  costing and preparing quotations.
• Conversant with documentation in sea freight,
  clearing and forwarding and shipping procedures
• Age: 27 years and above

• Effective communication skills – both oral
  and written
• Highly developed teamwork skills – ability to
  work with others and embrace team work
• Proven ability to coordinate the C&F
  operations with a large team of diverse creative employees
• Ability to lead in an environment of constant
  change
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in holding
  conversations with customers and giving progress reports.
• Proven ability to increase productivity and
  continuously improve methods, approaches and departmental contribution –
  commitment to continuous learning

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