Sunda International, a company operating in Lusaka, Zambia, has announced a job opening for an Offloading & Issuing Specialist (Officer). The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing warehouse stock staging, yard traffic management, and vehicle loading operations. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who can ensure accurate stock issuing against official documentation and maintain safe physical operations. The company is looking for someone with 1-3 years of experience in warehouse operations, dispatch control, or site loading supervision.

The Offloading & Issuing Specialist will be responsible for various tasks, including order staging and documentation processing. This involves receiving and verifying official Waybills and Material Requisition Forms (MRFs), and coordinating with section heads and warehouse zones for prompt and accurate stock staging. The candidate should be able to monitor real-time site conditions and yard capacity, directing drivers and incoming transport vehicles to enter loading bays in an orderly sequence.

The role also involves quality and quantity verification, where the successful candidate will inspect staged stock against the Waybill for correct quantities and physical quality before dispatch. They will conduct joint verifications with clients/drivers and submit documentation to the Warehouse/Operations Supervisor for final sign-off. Additionally, the Offloading & Issuing Specialist will organize, assign, and direct General Workers/Loading Staff to carry out safe and efficient vehicle loading.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a Full Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of 5 Credits, including Mathematics and English. A Craft Certificate or Diploma in Logistics & Transport Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent is preferred. Membership or registration with ZCILT (Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) or CIPS is an added advantage. The candidate should also possess key competencies and technical skills, including stock counting and verification, team leadership, attention to detail, and safety awareness.

In terms of responsibilities, the Offloading & Issuing Specialist will supervise post-shift cleanup to ensure pallets, strapping belts, push trucks, and handling equipment are properly stored, secured, and inventoried. They will also enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards on-site to maintain a zero-accident workplace. The candidate should be able to continuously monitor dispatch area activities to identify anomalies, eliminate security vulnerabilities, and prevent stock theft or unauthorized movement.

Sunda International is offering a full-time position for this role, and interested candidates can apply by sending their application to [email protected] . The subject line of the email should indicate the name of the position: Offloading & Issuing Specialist (Officer). The company has prefilled the profile from the resume, and candidates can review and edit before continuing with the application process.

The application process involves uploading a resume and certificates, and the file should not exceed 5 MB. Candidates should ensure they meet the qualifications and requirements for the role before applying. This is a new opportunity for someone looking to work in warehouse operations and dispatch control in Lusaka, Zambia.

Key points

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing warehouse stock staging, yard traffic management, and vehicle loading operations.
  • The role requires 1-3 years of experience in warehouse operations, dispatch control, or site loading supervision.
  • The ideal candidate should possess key competencies and technical skills, including stock counting and verification, team leadership, attention to detail, and safety awareness.

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