An International freight, clearing and forwarding firm has the following employment opportunities
(a) Freight Coordinators
2 Posts
Responsibilities
(a) Freight Coordinators
2 Posts
Responsibilities
- Marketing and Business Development of the company’s presence within the region
- Scheduling and tracking of shipments from Origin to destination.
- Negotiating rates with carriers and providing quotations to respective clients.
- Development and enhancement of customer relationships
- External interface and development of relationships with other industry bodies and governments
- Providing management Reports, Performance Metrics, Market Intelligence and Risk assessment
Qualifications:
Education:
Education:
- A University Degree in business.
- Professional Qualifications in Freight Forwarding or Logistics
Experience:
- Experience of 5 year in a reputable freight and logistics firm.
- Strong understanding of marketing and negotiating strategies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Proactive, energetic and self driven with excellent communication skills
- Excellent communication skills and exceptional customer service skills
- Expertise in rate quotation/international cargo routing.
- Must have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya, east and central Africa.
- Sound Knowledge of the KRA Simba System
(b) Declaration Clerks
2 Posts
Responsibilities
2 Posts
Responsibilities
- Undertake all declaration procedures for imports and exports
- Application of IDFs
- Advice the management on correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in declaration or operations.
- Bonds management and cancellation procedures
- Ensure correct use of the Kenya Revenue Authority Tariffs
- Ensure that correct values are used during declaration and other related procedures to avoid losses that may accrue as a result of penalties
- Proper filing and documentation.
Qualifications
- Must have over 4 years experience in the same capacity
- Must have a diploma in clearing & forwarding course from a recognized institution.
- Must demonstrate the ability to maintain good working relationships with all the stake holders in the field.
- Must be flexible in work habits and schedules,
- Must have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya, east and central Africa.
- Sound Knowledge of the KRA Simba System
(c) Clearing Officers
2 Posts
Responsibilities
2 Posts
Responsibilities
- Proper filing and documentation.
- Advice the management on correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in clearing operations.
- Ensure that shipments are cleared in time to avoid demurrage.
- Ensure the cleared shipments are delivered to the client premises and well acknowledged.
- Must have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya, east and central Africa
Qualifications
- Must have a diploma in clearing & forwarding course from a recognized institution.
- Must have over 3 years experience in the same capacity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong Analytical & Negotiating Skills.
- Knowledge in the clearing and forwarding procedures such as declaration of imports; sea freight & Airfreight.
- Sound knowledge of the KRA Simba System
DN/A. 1223
P.O. Box 49387 - 00100
Nairobi
CV’s should be received not later than 29th February, 2012
