Zambian Truck Hire Connections – ZTHC Job Vacancy: Logistics Coordinator

Zambian Truck Hire Connections is logistics brokering firm that has developed strong relationships with over hundred shippers who have the goods to transport and high-quality carriers who have the capacity to move goods within Zambia and Internationally. Processing over 1000 monthly transactions, our aim is to offer quick and reliable logistics services to our customers’ .With this in mind, we are able to:

• Engage smart transport sub-contractors and ensure that they deliver in accordance with their respective Service Level Agreements
• Source Transporters/Customers throughout Zambia and negotiate prices for a win-win outcome.
• Render support in resolving challenges arising out of transportation such as vehicle breakdowns,etc

Now ZTHC requires the services of a qualified and experienced Logistics Coordinator–Southern Africa assist us in achieving our goals.

Essential Duties:

• Develop a database of carrier and shippers for the region by winning more customers
• Meet budgeted revenue targets on a weekly/monthly basis
• Communicate with transporters and customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction
• Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations
• Ensure that all transporters/carrier partners have valid operational licences/certificates and necessary insurances both for the fleet and the drivers.
• Recruit and coordinate logistics staff (e.g. truck drivers) according to availabilities and requirements
• Supervise and analyze requests/orders from clients and arrange equipment to ensure they meet the needs of our clients
• Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements.
• Coordinate logistics staff (e.g. truck drivers) according to availabilities and requirements
• Network with other logistics professionals and firms to stay current and update management accordingly
• Prepare accurate reports for upper management on a daily basis for requests/orders executed

Qualifications/Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in transport and logistics/clearing & forwarding/business administration and Supply chain Management
• 1-2 years’ experience in logistics & transport is a definite advantage
• Membership with professional bodies such as ZCITL
• Proven experience as logistics coordinator
• Experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and ISO requirements
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

To succeed in this role, you must be very good at planning and organizing. Someone who is self- driven, disciplined and a natural problem solver.

If you are a goal-getter, an enthusiastic and deadline-driven individual with a passion for the transport and logistics industry, then we would like to hear from you.

Please do get in touch with us on by sending your application to [email protected] by February 29th ,2020. Female candidates who meet the above requirements and encouraged to apply.