Logistics Officer
Nairobi County, Kenya
Responsible for overseeing the comprehensive import and export operations, collaborating with management to strategize, plan, order, and coordinate logistics from source to warehouse delivery. This includes managing customs clearance, import taxes, and duties. Handling the logistics and execution of various materials, equipment, and services, both by air and sea, in close coordination with production, sales, and planning teams. Clearing and forwarding of imports, while also liaising with management to address TREO shipments and duty exceptions. Efficiently managing customs tax administration for swift goods clearance and delivery. Leading the Kaizen team, implementing improvement initiatives across departments and establishing international management systems and audits. Implementing a local procurement policy for timely and efficient acquisition of goods and services, ensuring proper payment processing, verification, and authorization. Maintaining meticulous logistics records for imports and exports, as well as organizing procurement documentation systematically for tracking and auditing purposes.