Senior Logistics Officer

Job description

About Talent House Ltd: 

We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain. 

About the Company and Role:

Pilatus Zambia is a Zambian business operating within the Pilatus Group, with a focus on delivering professional and reliable services to its clients. The company values integrity, accuracy, efficiency, teamwork, and high standards of service. As part of its continued operations,Pilatus Zambia is looking to recruit a Senior Logistics Officer to oversee vehicle import logistics, bonded warehouse operations, parts replenishment, and inter-branch vehicle transfers for passenger and commercial brands. This role ensures zero-damage vehicle handling, strict customs and regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of vehicles and aftermarket parts to showrooms, workshops, and corporate fleet clients.

 Key responsibilities:

• Vehicle Import & Customs Clearance. Manage international sea, rail, and cross-border road shipments for CBU passenger cars and commercial trucks. Coordinate with clearing agents, ports, and border authorities to process bills of lading, certificates of origin, homologation paperwork, and duty exemptions.
• Bonded Yard & Vehicle Inventory Control. Supervise bonded and non-bonded vehicle storage yards. Oversee physical receiving inspections, VIN tracking, battery maintenance, and vehicle movement logs to prevent damage, theft, or demurrage charges.
• Aftermarket & Genuine Parts Logistics. Coordinate air and sea freight replenishment for OEM spare parts, lubricants, and warranty replacements. Align incoming stock schedules with workshop service demands and dealer management systems (DMS).
• Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) & Showroom Dispatch. Schedule vehicle transfers from storage yards to PDI centres and retail showrooms. Coordinate car carriers, low-bed trailers, and trade-plate drivers for branch transfers and corporate fleet handovers.
• OEM & Carrier Compliance. Enforce brand-specific handling, storage, and transport standards set by OEMs like BMW and Mazda. Negotiate rates with freight forwarders, clearing agents, and specialized vehicle transporters.
• Reporting & Cost Optimization. Track key metrics including port-to-yard lead times, demurrage and storage costs, transit damage claims, and parts fill rates. Reconcile freight invoices and maintain audit-ready import files.
• Team Supervision. Lead, schedule, and train logistics coordinators, yard controllers, clearing clerks, and convoy drivers.

Qualifications & experience:

• Education. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, TransportManagement, or Business Administration.
• Experience. 5 to 7+ years of logistics experience within an automotive dealership, vehicle importer, fleet operator, or heavy-equipment distributor.
• Technical Knowledge. Familiarity with automotive Dealer Management Systems (DMS), ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle), customs valuation procedures, and bonded warehouse regulations.
• Core Competencies. Strong understanding of heavy-duty truck transport requirements (low bed/flatbed logistics), sharp attention to documentation accuracy, and strong vendor negotiation skills.

Compensation:

The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please send your CV to careers@talenthousepeople.com  before the 20th of November, 2026.