Logistics and Shipping Officer

An exciting and challenging career opportunity has arisen within ATDC Zimbabwe for the position Logistics and Shipping Officer under the Logistics and Shipping department. If you are willing to join a team of energized and passionate experts who are driven to take trade into Africa to the next level, this is a career opening for you.

Job Summary

• Employer: ATDC Zimbabwe
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Logistics
• Closing Date: 2026-11-05

Key Responsibilities

• Logistics Planning and Coordination: Assist in planning and coordinating logistics activities to ensure timely delivery of commodities to buyers across domestic, regional, and international markets.
• Support the optimization of logistics routes and modes of transport to minimize costs and transit times.
• Freight Management: Assist in managing the end-to-end freight process, including ocean freight, air freight, and road freight.
• Support the negotiation of freight rates with shipping lines, airlines, and transporters to secure competitive pricing.
• Inland Transport and Distribution: Coordinate inland transport for commodities, including collection from suppliers and delivery to buyers.
• Manage relationships with local transporters and haulers.
• Cross-Border Logistics: Coordinate cross-border logistics for regional and international commodity movements.
• Assist in managing customs clearance processes, including documentation, duties, and compliance requirements.
• Customs And Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with customs regulations and requirements (ZIMRA, regional customs authorities).
• Prepare and manage customs documentation, including import/export declarations, certificates of origin, permits, and licenses.
• Warehousing and Storage Coordination: Coordinate warehousing and storage arrangements for commodities.
• Manage relationships with warehousing service providers.
• Service Provider Coordination: Assist in identifying, evaluating, and onboarding logistics service providers, including freight forwarders, shipping lines, transporters, and warehousing providers. Support the negotiation of service contracts and agreements with logistics service providers.
• Cost Management and Optimization: Assist in managing logistics costs and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or service.
• Monitor and analyze logistics costs, including freight rates, transport costs, warehousing costs, and customs duties.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A diploma in logistics, supply chain management, or transport management is an added advantage.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - working towards Professional certification in logistics or transport management is preferred. Customs clearance certification is an added advantage.
• Dangerous Goods certification (if applicable) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in logistics, freight management, transport, or supply chain management.
• Experience in cross-border logistics and customs clearance is highly desirable.
• Experience in agricultural commodity logistics is preferred. Experience in coordinating with logistics service providers is preferred.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit an updated CVs to careers@cbz.co.zw no later than 5 November 2026

How to Apply

Email: careers@cbz.co.zw

Closing Date: 05 November 2026