Clerk Job in Kenya

IMPORTS CLERK

Our client is a leading
manufacturing business in the FMCG sector in East Africa region. They are
seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced candidate to fill the following
position:

IMPORTS CLERK

Job Summary

To prepare imports
documents and coordinate clearing and forwarding activities in compliance with
customs and government regulations and provide support to the Imports Manager

Main Responsibilities
of Job

§  Review documents
to ensure import shipping, handling and storage fees are accurate;

§  Maintain an
Imports database to track shipments while on  transit and determine
Estimated Time of Departure and Estimated Time of Arrival;

§  Process claims
on import shortages and overages;

§  Register
accurate customs entries and Imports Declaration Forms (IDF) for clearance of
goods;

§  Ensuring that
the correct tariff is used to avoid penalties and delays in clearance;

§  Prepare and plan
for air and sea shipments in advance to avoid storage costs;

§  Liaise with
suppliers to provide relevant documents for air and sea clearance.

§  Scan signed
Proforma invoices to suppliers for timely confirmation of orders;

§  Submit online
applications for TREO (Tax Remission for Export Office), IDF and Marine through
KENTRADE and ICMS.

§  Draft IDFs and
Marine insurance for clearing agents and insurance agents in a timely manner;

§  Maintain and
update the imports register;

§  Conduct follow
up on cleared goods for delivery to the correct warehouse;

§  Coordinate the
transportation of goods from the port of entry to various warehouses;

§  Verify invoices
from clearing agents, Container Freight Stations and shipping Lines;

§  Ensure that
finished goods for export are booked in good time.

§   Liaise
with shipping lines, airlines and road transporters to get the respective bills
for transportation to various destinations.

§  Keep track of
shipment payments and quotas to ensure cost efficiency in the importation
processes;

§  Keep abreast
with all import laws and procedures and maintain records of all tariffs and
license requirements;

§  Prepare reports
on import activities and recommends changes if required;

§  Perform any
other duties as entrusted from time to time.

Required Skills and
Qualifications

§  University
degree or equivalent, in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business
Administration Management or any other relevant field;

§  At least 7
years’ relevant work experience, 3 of which should be in the FMCG manufacturing
sector;

§  In-depth
knowledge of local importation laws and best practices;

§  Excellent
communication and negotiation skills both in English and Kiswahili;

§  Excellent
administrative and organizational skills;

§  Attention to
detail;

§  Ability to
manage deadlines and sometimes difficult situations;

§  Good
understanding of FMCG manufacturing operations; and

§  High level of
integrity.

How To Apply

Interested candidates
are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruitment@ke.gt.com by 28^th March 2022, stating
the subject heading “IMPORTS
CLERK” clearly indicating their current and expected
remuneration (MUST), daytime
telephone contacts, and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.