Imports / Exports Analyst Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya 2013

 

Position: Imports / Exports Analyst

Location: Nairobi

Company profile:

  • Global logistics company with offices in Mombasa, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Juba, Dubai, Yemen, Somalia, Shanghai, Singapore and Houston
  • Freight forwarding, imports clearance, exports, warehousing, trucking and construction logistics projects
  • Approximately 100 employees in Kenya

Main Purpose

The mission of the Imports/Exports Analyst is to oversee and execute the Company Strategy and to achieve sales targets, to explore opportunities for the development and acquisition of new markets / territories.
The Analyst is responsible for processing of freight by preparing and processing documentation / shipment in accordance with standard freight consolidation in compliance governmental regulations.

Responsibilities & Functions

  • Arrange and coordinate pickup transportation from customer’s warehouse supplier/carrier
  • Arrange air/road/rail movement of freight for shipper’s location.
  • Receive freight, check for count and damages. Write (OSD reports)
  • Input air waybill data into computer system.
  • Process “Dangerous Goods Freight” according to DOT and IATA regulations.
  • Provide data required to generate customer invoices.
  • Prepare Letters of Credit for exporting purposes.
  • Check freight to insure it complies with security regulations.
  • Process live animal and perishable shipments to comply with agencies and regulations.
  • Negotiate rates and space with the airlines, and truckers to obtain the best rates
  • Track and trace shipments.
  • Perform customer service duties.
  • Miscellaneous filing.
  • Input airway bill data into system.
  • Label freight, check to insure that Dangerous Goods freight is properly packaged and labeled.
  • Comply all times with standard regulations to encourage safe and efficient business operations.
  • Attend meetings/training as required by the company.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.
  • Responsible to travel independently and manage the business across East Africa community
  • Generating business for the entire range of products of the company across East African Community.
Qualification Standards
 
Education and Experience:
  • Degree/diploma or equivalent and/or related experience in a related field preferred.
  • Employee must have an understanding in international freight forwarding operations.
  • Employee must have an understanding of safety regulations.
  • Employee must have an understanding of regulations that pertain to international export of shipments.
  • Employee must have an understanding of worldwide import regulations.
  • Employee must have basic computer skills.
  • Employee must have the ability to use basic math skills to calculate freight, storage, and other charges.
  • Employee must have excellent organizational skills and self – motivation.
Desired Candidate Profile:
  • Age: 40 Years (Maximum)
  • Industry preference: Air exports.
  • Soft Skills: Positive attitude, systematic, good communication skills, eye for details and good analysis skills.
  • Remarks: The job will require traveling to East African communities.
  • Responsible to travel independently and manage the business across East African community.
  • Generating business for the entire range of products of the company across East African community.
How to Apply
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted



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