Tripple Twin Logistics Limited Jobs: International Freight Coordinator and Imports and Exports Operations Coordinator

Tripple Twin Logistics Limited is one of the leading International Logistics Companies based in Nairobi and with branches in Mombasa and JKIA.

It boosts of its fast lead time in Freight Handling and its worldwide networks whose other headquarters’ are in UK, USA, South Africa, Europe, Asia, Middle East and the largest deport in Dubai.

We are seeking to recruit the following self esteemed, dynamic personnel to fill the following challenging positions.

International Freight Coordinator
1 Position

What we expect from the candidate:

• Knowledge of current international INCOTERMS.
• Abilities to research on strategic and competitive ways of offering the best rates and services in the market.
• Research and plan the most appropriate route for shipments (taking into account the perishable or hazardous nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security implications);
• Negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs;
• Good knowledge of packing specifications and compliance with overseas countries’ regulations;
• Liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements;
• Arranging payment of freight and other charges, or collection of payment on behalf of the client or agent;
• Acting as go between in international negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures and maintain a good working relationship with international partners.
• Dealing with special arrangements for transporting delicate cargoes, such as Perishable food, medical supplies and other fragile goods and arranging courier and specialized hand-carry services;
• Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines;
• Maintaining visibility and control through all phases of the freight process including the production of management reports and cost analysis
• Acting as consultant in customs matters;
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation i.e. embargos, fuel changes, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
• Knowledge of major air & seaports including their codes.
• Develop more quests for export rates in order to enhance export forwarding.

Qualifications, Skills and attributes

• A diploma in International Freight & Logistics from a recognized institution.
• Not less than 5 years working experience in the freight industry in a busy freight forwarding firm.
• Sales and marketing experience will be an added advantage.
• Clean and valid Driving License.
• Able to work well under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Fast in decision making and able to follow up processes to the end.
• A good team player.
• Honesty and reliable.

Imports and Exports Operations Coordinator
1 Position

Will be expected to:

• Track and confirm orders forwarded from Freights, Sales ,Procurement and Administration departments Example airway bill ,Bill of Lading, invoice, parking lists, PVOC’s, IDF’s, pick up orders etc.
• Effectively process all documents appropriately and within minimal time through the Customs procedures and Systems.
• Be able to organize and pick orders from client premises for Export.
• Properly organize and make copies of all documents for filing per shipment/document processed both before and after clearance.
• Understand and have experience in the logistics of clearing cargo in major ports of JKIA,MBA,ICD,MALABA,PEPE ETC
  
• Honest and reliable.

Qualifications and skills

• Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding from a recognized institution or East Africa Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate.
• Should be well informed and conversant with all the cargo clearance points in the country.
• Be well updated on international cargo safety including DGR and IATA regulations.
• Trained and certified on the current On-line Customs Agent operating systems with not less than 5 years working experience in a busy and reputable firm.
• A valid and clean driving license and be competent to drive within Nairobi and it’s environ.
• Current certificate of Good conduct.
• Be computer literate and be able to utilize fully the electronic customs declaration systems and other related authorities. Simba,Tradex, Kwatos etc.
• Good command in written and spoken English and a good team player.

Applicants for these positions should include a detailed CV, a passport-size photo, current contacts including cell phone and email address of themselves and three referees (non relatives) and should also indicate commencement availability, stating current salary.

Addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager
P. O. Box 14482-00100,
GPO Nairobi, Kenya

To reach us on or before 14th January 2010.

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