Shipping Coordinator

Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited

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 post of

SHIPPING COODINATOR

Reporting directly to the Shipping Controller, key responsibilities for the successful candidate will among other things include the following:-

Key responsibilities include:-

  • 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.

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, Power Point and other computer packages like SAP
  • Excellent analytical and reporting skills
  • Good working knowledge of the international Trade Procedures

Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names of three referees to the address below, no later than 13th September 2024.

The Human Resource Services Controller
Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited
P.O. Box 30522
Capital City, LILONGWE 3.
Email: MWLilongweRecruitment@aointl.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged