Website BURN
BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.S… read moreince 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized jikokoas â„¢ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 1,000,000+ beneficiaries save $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~10,000 stoves per month and intend to double sales by the end of 2017.
About the role
BURN is looking for a Logistics Officer, Bonds and Customs to lead in duty remission reconciliation per applicable laws and regulations. The successful candidate will work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and will be well versed with Custom systems procedures, import and export documentation, logistics and operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare an annual plan for duty remission based on sales forecast.
Update and maintain a log of raw material utilisation as per exports done.
Maintain a log of actual exports based on quantities on export entries.
Ensure proper record keeping of all related documents, including Duty Remission, inbound items, and clearing documentation from KRA.
Prepare bonds for submission and approval by the insurance company.
Ensure approved bonds are lodged by KRA and bond numbers are issued.
Arrange for the collection of original bond documents from KRA and submit to the clearing agent for lodging of import entries.
Maintain filing system for Duty Remission and VAT exemption documents as required by law (C56/60, Bonds, Import entries, Export Entries, C17 tracker).
Share weekly report on duty remissions applied/approved vs all material imports received.
Update and maintain a tracker/log for all approved duty remission schemes and reconciliations.
Lead in duty remission reconciliation and provide all supporting documents for presentation to KRA.
Follow up with insurance companies for a refund of premiums paid for duty remission (and VAT Exemption where need be).
Any other jobs assigned by your supervisor.
Skills and Experience
Diploma Level or higher in a Procurement or Logistics Discipline.
Strong Excel Skills.
Experience in Customs system and procedures.
Experience in handling import and export documentation.
Experience in handling Duty Remission applications and reconciliation.
3 years’ experience in Logistics and Operations.
Experience in ERP systems – preferably Microsoft NAV.
Detail-oriented and highly organised.
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