Effectively and efficiently coordinate all Import and Export shipments Customs clearance and handling at various customs clearance points including JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport), ICD (Inland Container Depot), Container Freight Stations, Border points etc.  Professionally support the logistics functions in compliance with clients, customs and all regulatory authorities’ requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regulatory Compliance:


Compliance with Customs and local authorities’ requirements for imports/exports handling of shipments including but not limited to:
Ensuring 100% compliance of shipment documents as per regulatory requirements.
Follow up on processing of customs entries and ensuring close follow up until they are released.
Proper Handling and accountability of all import and export documents.
Generate clearance documents for customs clearance


Quality Assurance


Work jointly with the team to implement exports / imports SOPs
Maintain exports/ imports records
Maintain allocated documents as per approved Import / Export SOP


Operations Management


Collect documents from all handling sheds at the ports (JKIA and ICD)
Capture IDFs, Imports and Exports entries in customs system
Follow up of customs approval and releases of Imports and Export entries
Manage parcels, documents, and letters as per delivery instructions, ensuring signatures are obtained as per receipts and deliveries effected.
Dispatch all internal and external imports and exports documentation within scheduled timelines
Engage with inspection authorities to ensure timely inspection
Proper handling and accountability of all shipment documents.
Liaise with all regulatory authorities at the ports (JKIA and ICD) to ensure expedited shipment clearance and release.
Communicate to Imperial shipment collection form airport upon release by customs.
Participate in the implementation of departmental and site EMS objectives


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:


A Certification in either Customs Administration, freight forwarding, business management, clearing & forwarding
East Africa Customs Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate (EACFFPC) is an added advantage
Clearing and forwarding working experience – Minimum 2 years
Analytical skills, attention to detail
Excellent Communication skills
Decision–making, problem-solving, creativity
Analytical skills, attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision