Supply Chain & Logistics Manager at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Requirements:

• Manage movement of products / equipment / materials into the country in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate all relevant import procedures, tariffs, duties, license and restrictions.
• Confirm accuracy of declarations and authenticity of warehousing inbound and outbound of bonded warehouse.
• Liaise with resident customs officer to ensure seamless customs processes.
• Manage financial and currency processes and transaction in accordance with policy to optimize cost effectiveness of activities.
• Plan and implement import strategy and activities consistent with overall aims and requirements of the organization.
• Monitor the delivery of all goods and services to ensure that items are delivered as per orders and advice user departments of any deviation
• Ensure that all suppliers have gone through the prequalification processes before engaging business with them.
• Manage the local and overseas buying process ensuring it is timely, efficient, effective and budget compliant.
• Ensure that contractual obligations to suppliers are met at mutually beneficial terms both to the company & to the supplier.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Logistics and Supply Management.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, air and sea freight forwarding.
• Must have vast knowledge in declaration of Imports/ Exports/transit.
• Must be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies and Management (MKISM) and Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supplies (MCIPS).
• Experience in Imports EAC Common External Tariff documentation; hands on customs documentation and clearance of goods.
• Certification in Kenya revenue authority (KRA) Ken Trade system and integrated customs management system (ICMS) will be an added advantage.