Mediterranean Shipping Company Limited is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Import Documentation officer
2.) Logistics officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Import Documentation officer

Job Description

Import Documentation officer:

Purpose of the Job – Ensure compliance and enforcement of MSC (SL) prescribed procedures/guidelines to meet targets and deadlines in line with standard GVA/local regulations on all documentation related matters.

Key Responsibilities – Provide export dressing materials from the store at the terminal to shippers, keeping records of same and informing the Finance Manager and Logistics department about existing stock.

– Timely update of local systems TMS/MSCA /OVHQ for approval by GVA

– Prepare and issue invoices for shipments manifested on call basis and prepare documents for incoming vessels and submit same to terminal.

– Ensure complete, accurate and timely reporting of all standard daily, weekly, monthly or any other reports required at regular or irregular intervals relating to targeted customers and GVA.

– Liase with customers for approval of documents

– Work with the MD and other personnel within the MSC group to maintain, manage & monitor the movement of containers from Port of Loading to its destination.

– Send Container rental to Service Centre via One Vision for approval.

– Advise customers according to their needs and requirements, inform them about the status of their containers and send out arrival notices by mail

– Read DXT files of new shipment, review documents from PoL on details about cargoes.

– Calculate/verify final invoice to customers for payment of charges for accuracy/completeness.

Minimum Qualifications – Minimum of a Diploma in any of the Business-related fields of study or any discipline.

 Experience - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Shipping, Clearing and Forwarding Agency.

 - Strong and effective communicator, both written and verbal with interpersonal skills.

– Open and approachable attitude & disposition and strong attitude to details and follow through

–  Ability to work with Computer systems and Applications e.g.MS Word, MS Excel, the Internet, virtual collaboration tools. Knowledge of specific MSC IT work tools relevant to job is an advantage.

– Able to work with other colleagues as part of an effective team.

HOW TO APPLY :

Interested candidates should submit their resume via email to “SL722-hr.sl@msc.com” on or before June 4th, 2023. Please indicate the position for which you are applying on the subject line. 

2.) Logistics officer

Job Description

Logistics officer 

Purpose of the Job – Ensure effective monitoring & management of the MSC container equipment while inside & outside the terminal in line with MSC Policies, as well as international Maritime Standards, and in accordance with the laws regulations of Sierra Leone.

– Proper coordination of the activities in the Logistics Department in order to deliver the best results by effective cost control, always adhering to the standards set out by MSC HQ and the laws and regulations of Sierra Leone.

– Maintain, manage & monitor the movement of containers from Freetown terminal to its destination.

Key Responsibilities – Monitor and control all container moves, ensuring the EDI files are exchanged with Freetown terminal manner in order to meet MSC GVA’s deadlines for reporting.

– Coordinate with the customers, keeping a detailed track record using the MSC system in order to prevent loss, theft, or damages to the equipment.

– Register the vessel in the Asycuda at Customs 24 hours before the vessel’s arrival.

– Prepare daily accurate container stock report, to provide visibility to MSC GVA as well as local management of each unit while in Sierra Leone.

– Enforce proper SMS (Seal Management System) according to MSC’s guidelines, keeping track of each seal and reporting the status to HQ.

– Inform clients and PoL’s on a regular basis whenever containers in terminal past the free time in order to prevent UAC’s.

Minimum Qualifications – Minimum of a Diploma in any of the Business-related fields of study or any discipline

 Experience - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Shipping, Clearing and Forwarding Agency.

 - Strong and effective communicator, both written and verbal with interpersonal skills.

– Open and approachable attitude & disposition and strong attitude to detail and follow through

–  Ability to work with Computer systems and Applications e.g.MS Word, MS Excel, the Internet, virtual collaboration tools. Knowledge of specific MSC IT work tools relevant to job is an advantage.

– Able to work with other colleagues as part of an effective team.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit their resume via email to “SL722-hr.sl@msc.com” on or before June 4th, 2023. Please indicate the position for which you are applying on the subject line.