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Road Freight Trainee

Job TypeContract

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

ExperienceLocation

Nairobi

Job FieldGraduate Jobs , Logistics

In this Road Freight Trainee position

Administrative Support: Assist in managing and updating transit shipments via the CargoWise system under direct supervision.

Documentation: Support the team in securing and organizing essential shipping documents, including Delivery Orders and Guarantee Forms.

Reporting: Assist in the preparation and submission of daily transit reports for existing customers.

Financial Administration: Support the billing process by ensuring shipment files are organized for timely month-end billing and helping with the provision of disbursements.

Stakeholder Liaison: Assist in follow-ups with local authorities (KRA/KPA/CFS/KEBs) and shipping lines to facilitate the release of transit road shipments.

Internal Coordination: Support inter-departmental communication and collaborate with colleagues to help achieve shared RFR targets.

Compliance: Perform all assigned tasks in strict compliance with Company Policies, Procedures, and Instructions.

Now, here is what we need from you!

Requirement: University qualification or College qualification (completed or in progress).

Minimum: 0 years; this is an entry-level learning role, though an interest in the logistics forwarding industry is advantageous.

Knowledge: Basic interest in or introductory knowledge of road freight and multimodal transport.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide timely and clear information.

Attitude: Eagerness to learn the DHL system, industry workings, and port operations in Mombasa.

Skills: High level of personal organization and the ability to follow structured sequences of steps.

Analysis: Ability to break down basic processes into component parts and seek out necessary information.

Customer Orientation: Desire to assist customers and internal stakeholders in an efficient and friendly manner.

Planning & Organizing: Ability to schedule time effectively and use efficient work tools to meet learning milestones.

Teamwork: Works cooperatively with the Senior Specialist and the wider team to achieve collective objectives.

Technology/IT Systems: Ability to navigate and prepare reports and have skillset for office programs and ERP software.

We offer:

Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.

Possible further career development

Competitive salary

• Assist in managing and updating transit shipments via the CargoWise system under direct supervision.
• Support the team in securing and organizing essential shipping documents, including Delivery Orders and Guarantee Forms.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of daily transit reports for existing customers.
• Support the billing process by ensuring shipment files are organized for timely month-end billing and helping with the provision of disbursements.
• Assist in follow-ups with local authorities (KRA/KPA/CFS/KEBs) and shipping lines to facilitate the release of transit road shipments.
• Support inter-departmental communication and collaborate with colleagues to help achieve shared RFR targets.
• Perform all assigned tasks in strict compliance with Company Policies, Procedures, and Instructions.

• High level of personal organization and the ability to follow structured sequences of steps.
• Ability to break down basic processes into component parts and seek out necessary information.
• Desire to assist customers and internal stakeholders in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Ability to schedule time effectively and use efficient work tools to meet learning milestones.
• Works cooperatively with the Senior Specialist and the wider team to achieve collective objectives.
• Ability to navigate and prepare reports and have skillset for office programs and ERP software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide timely and clear information.

• University qualification or College qualification (completed or in progress).
• Basic interest in or introductory knowledge of road freight and multimodal transport.
• Eagerness to learn the DHL system, industry workings, and port operations in Mombasa.