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Freight Traffic Specialist
2026-04-08T04:39:18+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
Lamu
Lamu
00100
Kenya
Construction
Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-04-22T17:00:00+00:00
8

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

The Freight Traffic Specialist supports freight movement, coordination, and documentation activities in accordance with U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and transportation logistics standards. Responsibilities include coordinating inbound and outbound cargo movements, tracking shipments, and ensuring freight is processed efficiently through terminal and transportation systems.

The Freight Traffic Specialist prepares, reviews, and maintains shipping documentation, manifests, and tracking records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures. This role includes coordinating with freight terminals, air and surface transportation teams, and logistics personnel to support timely and secure cargo movement.

Additional duties include monitoring shipment status, resolving documentation or routing discrepancies, updating cargo tracking systems, and supporting inventory accountability. The Freight Traffic Specialist contributes to smooth logistics operations and mission readiness in a remote, fast‑paced environment.

Minimum Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in freight coordination, traffic management, logistics support, or transportation operations
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of freight documentation, cargo tracking, and transportation processes
  • Proficiency with computer‑based tracking systems and data entry
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally
  • Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  • Coordinate inbound and outbound cargo movements.
  • Track shipments.
  • Ensure freight is processed efficiently through terminal and transportation systems.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documentation, manifests, and tracking records.
  • Coordinate with freight terminals, air and surface transportation teams, and logistics personnel.
  • Monitor shipment status.
  • Resolve documentation or routing discrepancies.
  • Update cargo tracking systems.
  • Support inventory accountability.
  • Freight documentation
  • Cargo tracking
  • Transportation processes
  • Computer-based tracking systems
  • Data entry
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • 1–3 years of experience in freight coordination, traffic management, logistics support, or transportation operations
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of freight documentation, cargo tracking, and transportation processes
  • Proficiency with computer‑based tracking systems and data entry
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally
  • Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
high school
12
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Vacancy title:
Freight Traffic Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Amentum

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 22 2026

Duty Station:
Lamu | Lamu

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

The Freight Traffic Specialist supports freight movement, coordination, and documentation activities in accordance with U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and transportation logistics standards. Responsibilities include coordinating inbound and outbound cargo movements, tracking shipments, and ensuring freight is processed efficiently through terminal and transportation systems.

The Freight Traffic Specialist prepares, reviews, and maintains shipping documentation, manifests, and tracking records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures. This role includes coordinating with freight terminals, air and surface transportation teams, and logistics personnel to support timely and secure cargo movement.

Additional duties include monitoring shipment status, resolving documentation or routing discrepancies, updating cargo tracking systems, and supporting inventory accountability. The Freight Traffic Specialist contributes to smooth logistics operations and mission readiness in a remote, fast‑paced environment.

Minimum Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in freight coordination, traffic management, logistics support, or transportation operations
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of freight documentation, cargo tracking, and transportation processes
  • Proficiency with computer‑based tracking systems and data entry
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally
  • Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, April 22 2026
Duty Station: Lamu | Lamu
Posted: 08-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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