HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY LIMITED VACANCY: SALES AND LOGISTICS OFFICER

Hwange Colliery Company Limited, the leading coal producer in Zimbabwe has a vacancy for Sales and Logistics Officer, the position reports to the Corporate Affairs and Marketing Manager. The marketing logistics job involves planning, delivering and controlling the flow of coal and coke products, marketing materials and information from the producer to the market and inversely. The aim is to meet customer demands profitably. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals who meet the following job requirements:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

- Responsible for logistical planning and implementation

- Arrange for the movement of coal and coke products, both domestic and export

- Maintain and develop relationships with key transporters (all modes)

- Periodically gather and review freight costs, transportation rates

- Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders (NRZ, ZIMRA, MMCZ)

- Allocate product to customers as per order plan

- Supervise the sales team, road and rail weighbridge

- Liaise with the production department on the processing plan

- Circulate the daily sales, weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports

- Take steps to ensure quality is dispatched in liaison with the Sales Metallurgist

- Facilitate the shipment of export orders in line with the latest INCOTERMS

- Streamline shipping and transportation processes so that they are efficient and effective

- Process orders and oversee cycle of order fulfilment and offer remedy for shortfalls if any

Work/Educational Requirements

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate for this position should meet the following:

- Possession of a Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

- Master's degree in this field is an added advantage

- At least 2 years' experience o Mature and good interpersonal communication skills

- Must be between 25 and 35 years of age

- A team player, problem-solving skills, decision making ability, organizational skills, procedural mindset, ability to prioritize, understanding of quality management principles like ISO, attention to detail, good analytical skills, ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.