Graduate Trainee Logistics
2025-05-12T18:04:07+00:00
Syngenta
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FULL_TIME
Thika
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Transportation & Logistics
2025-05-26T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Graduate Trainee Logistics
The purpose of this role is to support the smooth flow of exports and imports by handling shipment planning, booking logistics, preparing accurate export/import and customs documentation, and planning for the availability of essential logistics consumables. The Trainee plays a critical role in ensuring timely, compliant dispatch of produce and uninterrupted supply of farm logistics materials
Accountabilities
- Assist in preparing and maintaining the weekly shipment plan based on production forecasts and sales orders, using the Farm Management System (FMS).
- Compile, verify, and submit all export documentation: invoices, packing lists, phytosanitary certificates, Horticultural Crops Development Authority (HCDA) permits, air waybills, and certificates of origin.
- Coordinate flight bookings with freight forwarders and airline agents, ensuring sufficient cargo space and timely dispatch.
- Track and monitor shipments to ensure compliance with customer delivery timelines and resolve any shipment issues.
- Prepare and follow up on import documentation for farm inputs and consumables e.g. fertilizers, media, seeds, packaging, etc..
- Coordinate customs clearance processes, liaising with clearing agents to ensure timely release of imports.
- Maintain updated records of all import licenses, certificates, and customs paperwork.
- Monitor inventory levels of key logistics consumables e.g., T&T Labels, Harvesting labels, Box content labels, etc.
- Maintain accurate consumables stock records and ensure zero stock-outs situations impacting operations.
- Ensure all logistics documents are filed systematically and are readily available for audits or inspections.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with Kenyan export/import regulations and phytosanitary standards.
- Support reporting activities by compiling logistics KPIs and shipment reports weekly and monthly.
Qualifications
Education qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Agribusiness, or related field
- 1–2 years’ experience in horticultural export/import logistics or supply chain coordination
- Familiarity with customs procedures, export permits (KEPHIS, HCDA), and flight booking for perishables
Assist in preparing and maintaining the weekly shipment plan based on production forecasts and sales orders, using the Farm Management System (FMS). Compile, verify, and submit all export documentation: invoices, packing lists, phytosanitary certificates, Horticultural Crops Development Authority (HCDA) permits, air waybills, and certificates of origin. Coordinate flight bookings with freight forwarders and airline agents, ensuring sufficient cargo space and timely dispatch. Track and monitor shipments to ensure compliance with customer delivery timelines and resolve any shipment issues. Prepare and follow up on import documentation for farm inputs and consumables e.g. fertilizers, media, seeds, packaging, etc.. Coordinate customs clearance processes, liaising with clearing agents to ensure timely release of imports. Maintain updated records of all import licenses, certificates, and customs paperwork. Monitor inventory levels of key logistics consumables e.g., T&T Labels, Harvesting labels, Box content labels, etc. Maintain accurate consumables stock records and ensure zero stock-outs situations impacting operations. Ensure all logistics documents are filed systematically and are readily available for audits or inspections. Assist in maintaining compliance with Kenyan export/import regulations and phytosanitary standards. Support reporting activities by compiling logistics KPIs and shipment reports weekly and monthly.
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Agribusiness, or related field 1–2 years’ experience in horticultural export/import logistics or supply chain coordination Familiarity with customs procedures, export permits (KEPHIS, HCDA), and flight booking for perishables
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Vacancy title:
Graduate Trainee Logistics
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Syngenta
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 26 2025
Duty Station:
Thika | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 12 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Graduate Trainee Logistics
The purpose of this role is to support the smooth flow of exports and imports by handling shipment planning, booking logistics, preparing accurate export/import and customs documentation, and planning for the availability of essential logistics consumables. The Trainee plays a critical role in ensuring timely, compliant dispatch of produce and uninterrupted supply of farm logistics materials
Accountabilities
- Assist in preparing and maintaining the weekly shipment plan based on production forecasts and sales orders, using the Farm Management System (FMS).
- Compile, verify, and submit all export documentation: invoices, packing lists, phytosanitary certificates, Horticultural Crops Development Authority (HCDA) permits, air waybills, and certificates of origin.
- Coordinate flight bookings with freight forwarders and airline agents, ensuring sufficient cargo space and timely dispatch.
- Track and monitor shipments to ensure compliance with customer delivery timelines and resolve any shipment issues.
- Prepare and follow up on import documentation for farm inputs and consumables e.g. fertilizers, media, seeds, packaging, etc..
- Coordinate customs clearance processes, liaising with clearing agents to ensure timely release of imports.
- Maintain updated records of all import licenses, certificates, and customs paperwork.
- Monitor inventory levels of key logistics consumables e.g., T&T Labels, Harvesting labels, Box content labels, etc.
- Maintain accurate consumables stock records and ensure zero stock-outs situations impacting operations.
- Ensure all logistics documents are filed systematically and are readily available for audits or inspections.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with Kenyan export/import regulations and phytosanitary standards.
- Support reporting activities by compiling logistics KPIs and shipment reports weekly and monthly.
Qualifications
Education qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Agribusiness, or related field
- 1–2 years’ experience in horticultural export/import logistics or supply chain coordination
- Familiarity with customs procedures, export permits (KEPHIS, HCDA), and flight booking for perishables
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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