JOB DETAILS:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensures the timely delivery of quality raw materials at the lowest possible cost:
• Follows up on production weekly plans and clearance within the planned schedule.
• Participates in the selection of suppliers based on a criterion
• Conducts a comparative analysis on supplier prices
• Reviews and evaluates the performance of the suppliers.
• Processes the necessary clearance documents, import permits, tax exemptions and licenses.
• Closely liaises with the clearing agents and internal declarants.
• Reviews and checks tax worksheets prior to lodging of entries.
• Performs marine insurance declarations.
• Verifies that the orders are within the agreed budget/approved contracts.
• Submits final invoices to the Finance and Accounts Department and follow up on payment.
• Coordinates inbound and outbound shipments with the different stakeholders.
• Monitors bonded warehouse operations, inventory and Ex warehousing.
• Post stock, vendor shipment information, costs in SAP efficiently.
• Analyze logistics data, prepare reports for management, and use insights to make informed decisions and track performance indicators.
• Liaise with suppliers, carriers, customers, and other internal departments to ensure smooth and timely operations.
• Track order fulfillment and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Performs any other Assignments imposed by Management.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
• The East Africa Customs and Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate (EACFFPC) an added advantage.

Key Requirements: 

• • Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • SAP experience and knowledge
  • ASYCUDA ++ hands on experience, knowledge of the EACCMA 2004 and EAC Common External Tariff 2022.
  • Excellent communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Hariss International is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.