Imports Officers Jobs in Nairobi and Mombasa Kenya

Position: Imports Officer
 

Industry:  Logistics
 

Location: Nairobi (2 Positions), Mombasa (1 Position)
 

Availability: Immediately 

Our client, a reputable shipping company is seeking to recruit an Imports Officer with good experience in shipping to handle line operations, container tracking, assembly, bonding, storage and transportation. 

We are specifically looking for candidates with working experience in Shipping Industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving  and coordinating all shipping operations to ensure accurate and timely shipping processes with maximum efficiency
• Preparing import documentation
• Checking import and export documentation to determine cargo contents
• Administering online purchasing system for import orders
• Keeping records of all goods shipped, received and ordered
• Planning and coordination of administrative activities to ensure accurate results in all aspects of shipping and related to operations
• Contacting vendors and or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree / Diploma in any related field
• A minimum of  3 years experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of customs procedures, laws and tariffs
• Negotiation skills
• Time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications

To apply send your CV only to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com by Wednesday 6th November 2013. 

Kindly indicate the position applied for, minimum salary expectation and the preferred location on the subject line.