Manager / Clearing And Forwarding at Postal Corporation of Kenya

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (REF) NO 1/ 2017

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for all operational planning and administrative duties in the clearance and forwarding of Cargo.

2. Work closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operation to meet deadlines.

3. Act as a consultant in the customs, logistics and warehousing matters.

4. Coordinate receiving of clearance/shipping document from customers.

5. Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situation and other factors that could affect services to customers.

6. Negotiate contracts, transportation and handling cost.

7. Oversee preparation and processing of import/export warehousing and transport document through custom port authorities and shipping lines.

8. Oversee arrangement of payment freight charges port storage/handling and other charges on behalf of the customer

9. Take responsibility for custody and storage of the cleared cargo until it is delivered and received by the customer.

10. Oversee timely preparation of billing statement of account and invoicing to enable effective management of payments.

11. Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce or equivalent;

2. Relevant Master’s Degree or Professional Post-graduate Diploma;

3. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in clearing & forwarding business

4. Membership of relevant professional body;

5. Proficiency in computer applications