Logistics Coordinator

The company – about Endeavour

Endeavour is a leading global gold producer and the largest in West Africa with two mines in Côte d’Ivoire (Ity and Lafigué), two mines in Burkina Faso (Hounde and Mana) and the Sabodala-Massawa mine in Senegal. The company has one of the most exciting organic growth track records and pipeline, with a strong portfolio of development exploration assets on the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone Belt across West Africa. Endeavour is committed to principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates.

Key responsibilities

Import formalities & Customs clearance

• Monitor effectively the goods in transit until cleared and delivered to site
• Manage all exports (definitive or temporary) documentations
• Ensure customs clearance activities comply with applicable Ivorian and west African countries laws.
• Ensure that global and or individual licences are applied for at the time that the order is raised.
• Ensure that shipping and commercial documents are in order prior to arrival of the goods and submitted on time to the forwarders.
• Ensure that all international shipments are inspected prior to being shipped in accordance with the requirements when applicable.
• Ensures that all administration and files contain all documentation required by the regulations.
• All exoneration is monitored and documented as required.
• Prepare all documents for export/ return of items.
• Approve all freight and clearance related invoices and ensure the value are accurate
• Ensures that all information, from beginning to end, on a shipment, are reported.
• Management of exemptions of chemicals, fuels, and lubricants
• Management for all temporary admission files
• Ensures that the exemptions are obtained on time with accurate information.
• Assist with obtaining applicable tax exemptions.
• Advise Management on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and all other country customs related matters.
• Organizing and planning global consignments.

Gold Shipment

• Complete all the shipping document and get the required approvals from all the regulatory institution timely
• Ensure all required documents including insurance for gold shipment are completed and issued to the applicable forwarder timely 
• Make sure the documents are completed with the accurate information. 
• Keep a proper archive for all the shipping, and customs clearance documents.

Expediting

• Complete Expedition’s tasks to ensure the timely delivery of material and equipment according to purchase orders
• Ensure on time communication to the logistics management team of order readiness for collection
• Ensure all orders in transit are forwarded at the shortest time possible by interactive proactively with suppliers
• Ensure the Consolidation Warehouse is well managed 
• On reception of the airway bill, ensure to start the procedure to accelerate delivery
• Perform proper tracking of goods in transit and EAM container management
• Provide an effective management of relevant information raised or required in communication with vendors
• Manage forwarding agents’ relationship
• Ensure data accuracy and input 
• Liaise with Purchasing Officers and end users whereby delivery due dates are delayed by more than 5 days.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the performance of forwarding agents to allow the realisation of customer service expectations
• Highlight to the site procurement team issues that have affected supply outcomes (e.g.,) quality, cost, delivery, etc;
• Undertake activity to correct and prevent a reoccurrence of any missed or late delivery.
• Be the interface between Logistic, Finance and Purchasing.

Position requirements

• Minimum BAC+2/3 in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience preferably in mining industry.
• High level of knowledge of local competencies
• French/ English skill essential
• Working experience with pack office Microsoft, EAM
• Preference for west African experience
• Experience of working effectively in a senior management team environment
• Experience working in multicultural environment
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and build effective relationships and network
• Demonstrate strong conceptual skills, and be capable of developing lateral practical solutions
• Ability to respond to a changing work environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time
• Reputation for integrity and ethics.

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