Import/Export Officer
2026-05-29T20:48:12+00:00
Peoplelink Consultants Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Admin & Office
2026-06-05T17:00:00+00:00
8
Background
Peoplelink Consultants Ltd is a consultancy services company incorporated under the laws of Kenya.
Responsibilities
Process, track, and dispatch Import Declaration Forms (IDF) to suppliers • Secure Certificates of Conformity and KEBS PVOC exemptions.
Arrange Marine Insurance Cover for inbound cargo.
Process KEBS Consignment Documents upon customs entry.
Source quotations and Proforma Invoices from suppliers.
Generate system Purchase Orders (POS) and maintain files.
Monitor supplier shipping schedules from production to dispatch.
Verify that shipping documents match the original PO details.
Source, compare, and secure approvals for freight quotations.
Send complete documentation to clearing agents for rapid custom clearance.
Audit taxes, duties, and levies on Customs Entries for accuracy. Compile and manage documentation for outward export sales. Maintain and update individual import files and registers.
Verify third-party logistics invoices before sending them to Accounts. Coordinate with clearing agents to ensure timely invoicing.
Send regular logistics updates to Directors, Production, and Stores. File and follow up on cargo claims for damage or shortages. Handle other operational tasks assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education
Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management, Clearing and Forwarding, or a related field.
Experience
Minimum 6 years of shipping, logistics, or clearing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Skills and Attributes
Strong understanding of local and international import/export regulations and customs.
High integrity and transparency when handling high-value regulatory paperwork.
Strong attention to detail when auditing trade documents and tax figures.
Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
Excellent multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Process, track, and dispatch Import Declaration Forms (IDF) to suppliers
- Secure Certificates of Conformity and KEBS PVOC exemptions.
- Arrange Marine Insurance Cover for inbound cargo.
- Process KEBS Consignment Documents upon customs entry.
- Source quotations and Proforma Invoices from suppliers.
- Generate system Purchase Orders (POS) and maintain files.
- Monitor supplier shipping schedules from production to dispatch.
- Verify that shipping documents match the original PO details.
- Source, compare, and secure approvals for freight quotations.
- Send complete documentation to clearing agents for rapid custom clearance.
- Audit taxes, duties, and levies on Customs Entries for accuracy.
- Compile and manage documentation for outward export sales.
- Maintain and update individual import files and registers.
- Verify third-party logistics invoices before sending them to Accounts.
- Coordinate with clearing agents to ensure timely invoicing.
- Send regular logistics updates to Directors, Production, and Stores.
- File and follow up on cargo claims for damage or shortages.
- Handle other operational tasks assigned by management.
- Strong understanding of local and international import/export regulations and customs.
- High integrity and transparency when handling high-value regulatory paperwork.
- Strong attention to detail when auditing trade documents and tax figures.
- Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
- Excellent multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management, Clearing and Forwarding, or a related field.
JOB-6a19fb8c71119
Vacancy title:
Import/Export Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Peoplelink Consultants Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 5 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 29 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
Peoplelink Consultants Ltd is a consultancy services company incorporated under the laws of Kenya.
Responsibilities
Process, track, and dispatch Import Declaration Forms (IDF) to suppliers • Secure Certificates of Conformity and KEBS PVOC exemptions.
Arrange Marine Insurance Cover for inbound cargo.
Process KEBS Consignment Documents upon customs entry.
Source quotations and Proforma Invoices from suppliers.
Generate system Purchase Orders (POS) and maintain files.
Monitor supplier shipping schedules from production to dispatch.
Verify that shipping documents match the original PO details.
Source, compare, and secure approvals for freight quotations.
Send complete documentation to clearing agents for rapid custom clearance.
Audit taxes, duties, and levies on Customs Entries for accuracy. Compile and manage documentation for outward export sales. Maintain and update individual import files and registers.
Verify third-party logistics invoices before sending them to Accounts. Coordinate with clearing agents to ensure timely invoicing.
Send regular logistics updates to Directors, Production, and Stores. File and follow up on cargo claims for damage or shortages. Handle other operational tasks assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education
Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management, Clearing and Forwarding, or a related field.
Experience
Minimum 6 years of shipping, logistics, or clearing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Skills and Attributes
Strong understanding of local and international import/export regulations and customs.
High integrity and transparency when handling high-value regulatory paperwork.
Strong attention to detail when auditing trade documents and tax figures.
Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
Excellent multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: associate degree
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