13 Jun 2025

Customer Service Officer at Africa Global Logistics

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Job Description


  1. JOB PURPOSE & MAIN MISSIONS:

    • Serve as the file owner from initiation to archiving.
    • Drive execution of each file by coordinating and mobilizing the appropriate internal and external resources.
    • Ensure end-to-end file lifecycle management in alignment with internal SOPs and client expectations.

    2. POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION CHART

    Reports directly to the Client Operations Manager.
    • Initiate the file :
    Ø Create the file in the business software after receiving instructions from the COM
    Ø Check all documentation required (TO, B/L, commercial invoices…) and request missing documentation to the client only through the COM
    Ø Launch the file printing and collection
    Ø Place documentation in the file folder
    Ø Update of the ship call date in the business software
    Ø Creation of cash clients in the business software (before COM validation)

    • Process/Push the file through the different stages
    Ø Must know at all-time what is the process status of each file within the scope
    Ø Require actions from each file process protagonist following the SOPs in place:
    Request Verification/Tally operation to be done & follow the process
    Require declarant actions once the ship’s arrival is known
    Push for customs invoicing and ensure correct dispatch (after COM validation)
    Organize/support customs payment procedure (customs clerk)
    Request & Get the customs delivery order from the customs clerk
    Issue transport delivery order and give it to the delivery clerk
    Collect proof of delivery
    Request services invoicing & control it & give it to dispatch after COM validation

    • Update the business software
    Ø Update the business software every time a process step is achieved: customs duties & taxes amount, declaration number, transport delivery order, back from delivery…

    • Check gross margin & disbursements about quotation
    Ø Check supplier’s invoices in terms of amount and purpose (consistency regarding reference quotation) and perform file allocation before COM validation
    Ø Check the client invoices and corresponding attachments (announced in the quotation)
    Ø Check the disbursements of each file (comparison with the quotation)
    Ø Alert/Inform N+1 when significant discrepancy (debit or credit) between disbursements and initial estimation (quotation)

    • Documentation Management
    Ø Control at each step that all relevant/expected documentation is placed in the file folder (including emails)
    Ø Check the attachments joined to the invoices to be sent to the client (must correspond to what is expected by the client and defined in the quotation)

    • Reporting & Escalation
    Ø Alert management in case of operational issues (significant or not)
    Ø Inform management of any information relevant to our business activity or environment
    Ø Identify issues raised during operations processing whether in scope or not

Profile

  1. PERFORMANCE TARGETS
    • 100% target on Quality-of-service KPI (including Client’s KPI)

    7. PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

    • Organised
    • Team player
    • Self Starter
    • Problem Solver
    • Ability to work to tight deadlines
    • Ability to push people to a common goal.

    8. REQUIRED SKILLS
    • Minimum of a Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
    • At least 2 years of experience in clearing and forwarding operations.
    • Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in customer service or client-facing role, preferably in logistics or freight forwarding.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
    • Comfortable with professional email communication
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    9. TOOLS

    • Business software (SPOT, Pegasus, Way)
    • Standard Operating Procedures

 

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Closing Date : 28th June, 2025




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