Overview
Border Manager Jobs in Lusaka Province, Zambia at Alistair Group
Title: Border Manager
Company: Alistair Group
Location: Lusaka Province, Zambia
The Acting Border Manager (Import or Export) is responsible for overseeing all staff and operations at the entry and exit borders into the DRC. The role involves ensuring the efficient and effective movement of trucks, managing customs processes, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The Acting Border Manager will take ownership of all border activities and provide necessary feedback and support to both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Truck Movement Monitoring:
Monitor truck movements towards borders and ensure effective clearance.
Send daily tracking reports to operations and clearing agents to ensure no delays at the border.
Customs Documentation:
Receive, inspect, and submit customs documents to appropriate customs officers and clearing agents.
Ensure documents are received, inspected, and submitted in a timely manner.
Inspect documents for quality (cleanliness, arrangement) during exchanges at the border and brief drivers accordingly.
Driver Management:
Ensure drivers are disciplined and in full uniform while at the border.
Promote adherence to safety standards at the border at all times.
Stakeholder Coordination:
Develop and maintain relationships with government officials (customs, police, and immigration) and non-government officials (clearing agents) to ensure smooth border operations.
Coordinate with direct report lines on daily border updates.
System Utilization:
Use Alistair systems to record and document every update.
Ensure runners on both sides of the borders (including Kasumbalesa, Mokambo, and Sakania) utilize existing Alistair systems to monitor truck movements and provide relevant updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Team Management:
Manage and coach subordinates to ensure efficient border operations.
Reporting and Feedback:
Proactively report on all potential challenges (internal and external) that could hinder the smooth flow of trucks at the border.
Provide necessary feedback and support to existing and potential external/internal stakeholders.
Safety and Compliance:
Promote adherence to safety standards at the border at all times.
Ensure all activities comply with company policies and procedures.
Process Improvement:
Contribute to the development and implementation of IT tools/systems that aim at improving border efficiencies.
Additional Duties:
Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in logistics and border management.
Strong knowledge of customs processes and documentation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage and coach a team effectively.
Proficient in using logistics and tracking systems.
Strong problem-solving and reporting skills.
Commitment to safety and compliance standards.
This role requires an individual with a proactive approach, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders. The Acting Border Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of border activities for Alistair Logistics.
