International freight, clearing and forwarding Opportunities, Kenya

An International freight, clearing and forwarding firm has the following employment opportunities

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:

• 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

Declaration Clerks (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

Clearing officers (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

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to the following address;
DN/A. 1223
P.O. Box 49387 - 00100
Nairobi
CV’s should be received not later than 29th February, 2012