ABOUT THE COMPANY

BURN is an eclectic group of designers, builders, and visionaries who are committed to making stoves that can transform lives and save forests. Our goal is not just to provide clean burning wood and charcoal stoves but to provide a range of super fuel efficient stoves for the 2 billion people who will inhabit sub Saharan Africa by 2050. Read below to find out a bit more about the members of the team.

JOB SUMMARY

BURN is looking for a Logistics Officer, Bonds and Customs to lead in duty remission reconciliation per applicable laws and regulations. The successful candidate will work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and will be well versed with Custom systems procedures, import and export documentation, logistics and operations.

Skills and Experience

• Diploma Level or higher in a Procurement or Logistics Discipline.
• Strong Excel Skills.
• Experience in Customs system and procedures.
• Experience in handling import and export documentation.
• Experience in handling Duty Remission applications and reconciliation.
• 3 years’ experience in Logistics and Operations.
• Experience in ERP systems – preferably Microsoft NAV.
• Detail-oriented and highly organised.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare an annual plan for duty remission based on sales forecast.
• Update and maintain a log of raw material utilisation as per exports done.
• Maintain a log of actual exports based on quantities on export entries.
• Ensure proper record keeping of all related documents, including Duty Remission, inbound items, and clearing documentation from KRA.
• Prepare bonds for submission and approval by the insurance company.
• Ensure approved bonds are lodged by KRA and bond numbers are issued.
• Arrange for the collection of original bond documents from KRA and submit to the clearing agent for lodging of import entries.
• Maintain filing system for Duty Remission and VAT exemption documents as required by law (C56/60, Bonds, Import entries, Export Entries, C17 tracker).
• Share weekly report on duty remissions applied/approved vs all material imports received.
• Update and maintain a tracker/log for all approved duty remission schemes and reconciliations.
• Lead in duty remission reconciliation and provide all supporting documents for presentation to KRA.
• Follow up with insurance companies for a refund of premiums paid for duty remission (and VAT Exemption where need be).
• Any other jobs assigned by your supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Logistics planning and management, Import and export documents, Freight forwarding, Customs clearance, Supply and demand planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Diploma, Associate's degree

• Prepare an annual plan for duty remission based on sales forecast.
• Update and maintain a log of raw material utilisation as per exports done.
• Maintain a log of actual exports based on quantities on export entries.
• Ensure proper record keeping of all related documents, including Duty Remission, inbound items, and clearing documentation from KRA.
• Prepare bonds for submission and approval by the insurance company.
• Ensure approved bonds are lodged by KRA and bond numbers are issued.
• Arrange for the collection of original bond documents from KRA and submit to the clearing agent for lodging of import entries.
• Maintain filing system for Duty Remission and VAT exemption documents as required by law (C56/60, Bonds, Import entries, Export Entries, C17 tracker).
• Share weekly report on duty remissions applied/approved vs all material imports received.
• Update and maintain a tracker/log for all approved duty remission schemes and reconciliations.
• Lead in duty remission reconciliation and provide all supporting documents for presentation to KRA.
• Follow up with insurance companies for a refund of premiums paid for duty remission (and VAT Exemption where need be).
• Any other jobs assigned by your supervisor.

• Logistics planning and management
• Import and export documents
• Freight forwarding
• Customs clearance
• Supply and demand planning

• Diploma Level or higher in a Procurement or Logistics Discipline.
• Strong Excel Skills.
• Experience in Customs system and procedures.
• Experience in handling import and export documentation.
• Experience in handling Duty Remission applications and reconciliation.
• Experience in ERP systems – preferably Microsoft NAV.
• Detail-oriented and highly organised.