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Trainee - Import / Export Specialist

Dhl

Nairobi | Contract | Logistics and Transportation

Closing in 1 week from now

In this Trainee - Import / Export Specialist position

  • Administer import/ export plans and processes to optimize service and performance.
  • Perform transactional operational tasks related to import/ export in adherence to regulations and internal procedures.
  • Undertake import/ export entries and support operational activities as per internal procedures and latest local customs regulations.
  • Prepare calculations for duties, tariffs, price conversions, weight and volume of merchandise imported/ exported from/ to foreign destinations.
  • Draft, distribute and archive all required import/ export documents.
  • Check invoices and shipping documents to enhance accordance with federal regulations.
  • Verify entries to ensure customer requirements are met and suggest routine corrective actions in case of deviations.
  • Ensure export, import and gateway operations are as per business guidelines and compliant with set expectations.
  • Administer IT systems related tasks to provide updated information on shipment.
  • Cooperate with internal functions such as customer service, product, sales, etc.
  • Connect with overseas office to check and verify shipment information.
  • Resolve recurring issues, and suggest enhancements for import/ export work methods focusing on increasing effectiveness and efficiency

 Stakeholders

  • Explain facts, policies and practices related to job area.
  • Support and interact primarily with colleagues of own sub-function.
  • Develop a network of contacts to build up relationships and strengthen the organizational, product and market knowledge

Management Responsibility

  • Individual contributor without direct responsibility for leading others

Now, here is what we need from you!

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

Experience Level

  • less than 2 years

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