Transport and Logistics Officer – Organic Cashew Export

About the role

The Transport and Logistics Officer will plan, coordinate and execute all logistics and export activities for organic cashew products. Based in Kisemvule, Pwani, the role ensures shipments meet customer timelines while complying with organic certification and Tanzanian export regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Arrange and book containers with freight forwarders and shipping lines.
• Monitor cargo movement from factory to port, ensuring proper stuffing, sealing and timely loading.
• Prepare and manage export documents such as Bill of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists and export permits.
• Handle organic certification requirements, including COI and TRACES documentation, and liaise with control bodies.
• Coordinate issuance of phytosanitary, fumigation and atomic radiation certificates.
• Organise sampling, shipment to laboratories and track test results.
• Serve as main contact for shipping agents, certification bodies, government authorities and internal teams.
• Manage inland transport to port, optimise costs and maintain records for audit.
• Plan collection of raw cashew nuts from villages and coordinate village‑to‑warehouse transport.

Required profile

• Proven experience in export logistics coordination.
• Familiarity with organic certification processes and related documentation.
• Knowledge of Tanzanian and international export regulations.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and resolve logistics issues.

Required skills

• Export documentation preparation (BOL, invoices, packing lists).
• Organic certification compliance (COI, TRACES).
• Freight forwarding and container booking.
• Regulatory certificate handling (phytosanitary, fumigation, radiation).
• Sampling coordination and laboratory liaison.