Lodhia Industries is one of the leading and fastest-growing steel & plastic manufacturers in Tanzania and is currently operating out of two locations, Dar-es-salaam and Arusha. Since the foundations of the company were laid back in 1996, Lodhia Industries has had an utmost dedication to the highest business standards and ethics and has provided thousands (directly & indirectly) of jobs with levels of security and benefits unprecedented in the region. A wide range of CSR initiatives are also undertaken, many of which go unreported. The growth of Lodhia Industries has directly correlated with an increase in the quality of life in the surrounding
community.

Lodhia Industries Limited is hereby looking for experienced professionals in the following disciplines to join our dynamic group.

Positions: Clearing & Forwarding Officer (four posts)
Job Location: Dar es Salaam
Report to: Import & Export Manager

Duties and responsibilities

• Preparing document requirements for clearing consignments both, imports and exports, and responding to any changes with TRA systems and customs regulations.
• Ensure that customs documentation for Clearing and forwarding are well managed.
• Overseeing the clearing and forwarding process to ensure the goods arrive in a timely manner and communicate any obstacles in the clearing process to the management.
• Ensure that there is close follow-up of documentation for both import and export, to avoid late documentation charges or storage charges.
• Ensuring proper storage of import documentation such as certificates, PVoC, customs bonds and others.
• Follow up on correspondences between various statutory bodies and other bodies including TRA. Make sure that all taxes are payable to TRA.
• Ensure there is the development of relationships with other industry players, customers and Government bodies.
• Prepare a daily progress report and submit it to the supervisor and the management.
• Preparations of Import & Export Declaration Documents
• Customs Imports Declarations for all Company’s Clients
• Follow-up of all customs-related imports Declarations
• Imports Manifest comparison for Company Clients’ Declarations.
• Customs Query replies if any are raised by customs with regards to valuation & HS Codes.
• Compare duties related to all imports, for shipping line officers, customs & operations.
• Updating all import files to Import & Export Manager, with regard to customs status. If needed, in both operation & shipping lines.
• Preparation of exemption documents, for EPZA importations.
• Keeping a record of all clients’ files.
• Any other ad-hoc assignments or projects as required
• Liaising with Port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining requisite papers & documents.
• Coordinating with Port Authorities for various requirements connected to the vessels handling at the ports.
• Renewal of relevant licenses for all company-imported listed items and should be conversant with the procedures
• Make follow-up with the shipping lines for the booking schedule.
• Bond EPZA 022
• Export Documentations
• Update bond stock-Expected
• Documentation and follow-up of EPZ goods for processing & production –Expected
• Submission of raw materials & product inventories for customs use, i.e. before & after production and processing-Expected
• EPZA goods inventory i.e., product & raw material report to customs Bond officer Expected.
• Monthly return from EPZA bonded
• Generating formula and preparation of export manifest to TRA

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Degree or Diploma in Clearing and forwarding, Custom, and Tax management, from a reputable training institution.
• Strong, attention to detail, good analytical skills, ability to multi-task, and high level of integrity, Self-driven, innovative, problem solver, willing to learn, and good timekeeper.
• Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English and Swahili.
• Below 35 years of age.
• Previous field/internship/working experience in a similar assignment is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of TANCIS and ASYCUDA is required.
• A minimum working experience of 4 years also will be an added advantage.

Desired attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a collaborative management style
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Multi-tasking, analytical, and quick to act.
• Organization skills and time management – a professional approach to personal time planning and respect for deadlines;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• At least aged below 35
• Able to work comfortably and effectively with or without supervision, either at own initiative or under direction

Interested candidates with the above qualifications should send their CV to Email: hr.lpil@lodhiagroup.co.tz by 16th September 2023 (closing date).