Q-Sourcing Servtec Group QSSK-KA-FFC-Freight -Forwarding Clerk Jobs in Kenya
About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Freight Forwarding Clerk to work in Nairobi.
Role Summary
To be a shipper’s agent arranging transport services and preparing documentation and also Act as a transport specialist advising shipper on most cost efficient and best means of transport. To work closely with suppliers and customers to ensure any problems, damages or anomalies are corrected. This will involve recording data appropriate to the task including accounting records.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinating freight shipments using computer programs that keep track of details such as weight, volume, and destination location
Coordinating the shipping of goods by sea, truck, rail, or air, as well as arranging for customs clearance procedures when required
Maintaining records of incoming and outgoing shipments including dates, contents, and destinations
Keeping track of route information and verifying that the carrier used is properly licensed.
Maintaining constant communication with customers, clients, suppliers and statutory authorities.
Responsible for inventory control/checking as well as the preparation of documentation such as work orders, shipping orders and Bills of Lading.
Understanding the best shipping methods for materials, knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rate.
Calculating charges, storage space and demurrage charges.
Maintaining constant communication with customers, clients, suppliers and statutory authorities
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Education
Diploma in Clearing & Forwarding or equivalent
Experience
Experience in declaration/documentation and online processing
Experience in customs clearance
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
Skills
Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
Able to analyze data and sales statistics and translate results into better solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Self-motivated and self-directed
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
Ability to multi-task and get things done to completion
Excellent planning and organizational skill
Computer Skills
Excellent IT skills – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint &Excel (With a typing speed of not less than 35 Words Per Minute)
Deliverables / KPIs (subject to change)
Objectives will be given in terms of Net Revenue and/or volume growth development.
In addition, there will be activity targets (i.e., Customer visits, Quotations etc.) to ensure face-to-face contact and business activities in a continual and consistent fashion.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Q-Sourcing Servtec Group QSSK-KA-FFC-Freight -Forwarding Clerk Jobs in Kenya
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