Clearing & Forwarding Jobs Kenya. Postal Corporation Kenya.

Clearing & Forwarding Jobs Kenya. Postal Corporation Kenya.
Postal Corporation of Kenya is fully owned by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament. Core business portfolio is designed to ensure that Kenyans and by extension all citizens of the world have access to communication as a fundamental human right.

PCK has put in place a strategic business plan to ensure efficient delivery of services and improvement of the corporate image. The corporation is managed by professionals and dynamic team with the objective of driving the corporation to meet its objectives.
Grade: MG6
Responsible to: Regional Manager
Department: Courier & Mails
Positions: Two

Duties and Responsibilities
* To organize, co-ordinate and deal with clearing and forwarding business.
* Responsible for all operational planning and administrative duties in the clearing and forwarding regional business unit.
* Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to meet deadlines.
* Acting as a consultant in customs, logistics and warehousing matters.
* Receiving of clearance/ shipping documents from the customer.
Apply for an Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the Kenya Revenue Authority on behalf of the customer.
* Lodge the customs entry form with customs and have it certified as correct by the customs officers.
* To declare correctly the actual duty rate payable using the actual HS codes for each item to avoid penalties due to wrong declaration.
* Liaise with port authorities in connection with offloading and receiving operations pertinent to al pieces in a consignment.
* Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect service to customers.
* Negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs.
* Preparation and processing of import/export, warehousing and transport documents through customs, port authorities and shipping lines.
* Arranging insurance and assisting client in the event of claim.
* Arranging payment of duty, freight charges, port, storage/handling and other charges on behalf of the customer.
* Responsible for the custody and storage of the cleared cargo until it is delivered and received by the customer.
* Provide a billing statement of account and timely invoicing to enable effective management of payment.
* Any other duty as directed by the Regional Manager.

Qualifications & Experience
* Must be a University degree holder, preferably business related or must have a Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing or Sales.
* Atleast five (5) years working experience in a reputable clearing and forwarding organization.
* Must be conversant with Orbus & Tradex System.
* Must be conversant with operations, JKIA.
* Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Team Player
* Result oriented.
* Must be computer literate.

Interested candidates who meet the specified minimum requirements should submit a written application and up-dated Curriculum Vitae through the post and attach relevant copies of certificates and testimonials to the Postmaster General through the post to reach him not later than 24th September, 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Postmaster General,
P. O. Box 34567 – 00100 Nairobi