Clearing and Forwarding Manager
Kampala * Full-time
Africa Global Logistics (AGL)
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) is hiring a Clearing and Forwarding Manager (C&F) to lead the strategic management of a diverse client portfolio, driving sustainable growth, maximizing profitability, and delivering exceptional service. You will oversee end-to-end freight processes, enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high client satisfaction
Category: Procurement and Logistics
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Location: Kampala
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 9 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and mentor a team, setting performance goals and developing staff capabilities.
• Streamline and oversee import/export processes for timely, compliant clearance and delivery of goods.
• Develop and update SOPs in collaboration with QHSE to maintain quality and compliance.
• Manage client portfolios, ensuring service quality, contract adherence, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales and Finance on quotations, pricing, and credit control.
• Oversee subcontractor relationships, monitoring performance and service quality.
• Drive achievement of departmental budget targets and quality KPIs.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring accurate reporting and continuous improvement.
• Key Areas of Focus
• Sea Freight Import: Streamline processes for timely and compliant clearance of goods.
• Sea Freight Export: Optimize operations to meet customer needs while maintaining compliance.
• Airfreight: Manage expedited shipments with a focus on efficiency, cost control, and service excellence.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or Procurement.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in clearing and forwarding, with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of sea freight, airfreight operations, customs compliance, and client portfolio management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with logistics software (PowerBI, TMS, Way, or similar) preferred.
• Proven leadership, people management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Personal Qualities
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative leader and proactive self-starter.
• Strong problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Able to inspire, unify, and lead teams toward common objectives.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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