Summit Recruitment & Search Supply chain & logistics manager Jobs in Kenya

Summit Recruitment & Search Supply chain & logistics manager Jobs in Kenya

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.

Our client, a leading manufacturer and exporter of heavy construction equipment is seeking to hire a Supply chain & logistics manager to be based in Nairobi. The successful candidate will ensure the efficient and smooth running of the Supply Chain and Logistics as well as the imports, customs and exports departments.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, air and sea freight forwarding as well as vast knowledge in declaration of Imports/ Exports/transit.

Key Requirements:

Manage movement of products / equipment / materials into the country in accordance with policy and procedure.

Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate all relevant import procedures, tariffs, duties, license and restrictions.

Confirm accuracy of declarations and authenticity of warehousing inbound and outbound of bonded warehouse.

Liaise with resident customs officer to ensure seamless customs processes.

Manage financial and currency processes and transaction in accordance with policy to optimize cost effectiveness of activities.

Plan and implement import strategy and activities consistent with overall aims and requirements of the organization.

Monitor the delivery of all goods and services to ensure that items are delivered as per orders and advice user departments of any deviation

Ensure that all suppliers have gone through the prequalification processes before engaging business with them.

Manage the local and overseas buying process ensuring it is timely, efficient, effective and budget compliant.

Ensure that contractual obligations to suppliers are met at mutually beneficial terms both to the company & to the supplier.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Logistics and Supply Management.

Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, air and sea freight forwarding.

Must have vast knowledge in declaration of Imports/ Exports/transit.

Must be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies and Management (MKISM) and Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supplies (MCIPS).

Experience in Imports EAC Common External Tariff documentation; hands on customs documentation and clearance of goods.

Certification in Kenya revenue authority (KRA) Ken Trade system and integrated customs management system (ICMS) will be an added advantage.


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