Logistics Officer– Clearing & Forwarding at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

• The candidate will be responsible for the of clearing and forwarding activities while ensuring that all company materials i.e. catering stores and spares are availed and delivered on time at optimum cost to maintenance areas to meet operational requirements of Kenya Airways and Third-party operators. Ensuring full compliance with KCAA requirements, Kenya Revenue Authority under East African Customs Management Act and relevant civil aviation regulations and Laws of Kenya and Kenya Airways quality standards to support scheduled requirements of Kenya Airways. Responsible of all AOG and critical shipments are cleared and ready for use in the aircraft within the stipulated time.

Detailed Description        

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

Documentation

• IDF and other clearance related documents submissions to various Government agencies
• Customs entry registration and perfection
• Ensure for all shipment types the process for clearing is articulated and well understood by the team
• Provide day to day support to the AOG team to ensure to meet 24 hrs delivery KPI.
• Keep contacts for all authorities who make decisions at the airport for customs to facilitate quick intervention to support the logistics team.
• Ensure all documentation and accounts for the SHEDS used are up to date and proper credit facility provided to KQ

Efficiency

• Bond Management on replenishing for shipments released under bond
• Correctly prepare folders per shipment.
• Proactively ensure prior release details are provided before shipment arrival.
• Correctly prepare prior release with Customs and other releasing bodies.
• Customer Service and Compliance
• Set sectional objectives or KPIs, review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
• KRA tax exemptions and PGA exemptions
• Update the Tracker continuously to ensure correct information is sent out by customer service team to internal customers.
• Updating on AOG clearance for quick turnaround.

Quality

•  Ensure to handle the shipment and process with utmost care and maintain high quality work.

Cost Savings

• Where possible anticipate any costs incurred and move it immediately to ensure cost savings.
• Expedite the clearing process to ensure no additional costs are accrued or incurred especially demurrage, customs warehouse rent amongst others.

Job Requirements        

Qualification (Minimum)  

• Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management and
• Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding.
• Holder of KRA agent profile.
• KESRA training.
• 3 years’ experience.

Additional Details        

Other Skills

• Computer proficiency.
• Organization & problem-solving analytical skills.