Logistics and Declaration Officer

A premier Provider of Logistics solutions across the East and central Africa region is seeking to recruit a “Logistics / Declaration Officer”

The position holder will be required to work closely with the various departments to provide leadership and ensure laid procedures are well executed to promote a culture of high performance within the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring proper and smooth day to day running of all operations
• Tracking shipments, updating customers on arrival information and prompt customer service
• Liaising closely with customers, and internal departments to coordinate the import and export of goods
• Coordination on all shipments including preparation of all documentation, working with shipping lines, airlines, freight forwarders and inland carriers, providing updates, obtaining accurate charges, and performing all necessary data entry
• Undertake all declaration procedures for imports and exports
• Experience in Tariffs’ & Customs procedure codes, Simba and Orbus system, custom entry declaration, IDF applications and clearance under bond/exemption. TREO reconciliations will be an added advantage

Qualifications and other requirements

• Diploma in clearing & forwarding or University degree in Business Administration or related course is required
• Must possess an east African community freight forwarding and practicing certificate
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in Clearing & Forwarding
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer literate
• Must be flexible in work habits and schedules ,ready to work for longer hours when required
• Must have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports  and customs laws

If you meet the above requirements, please email your CV and cover letter to masdcmd@gmail.com, indicating your current and expected remuneration

Applications must be received on or before 26th July 2013

Only successful candidates will be contacted