{"id":96868,"date":"2026-05-29T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T10:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/import-export-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T10:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T10:01:12","slug":"import-export-officer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/import-export-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Import\/Export Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RESPONSIBILTIES<\/p>\n<p>\tProcess, track, and dispatch Import Declaration Forms (IDF) to suppliers \u2022 Secure Certificates of Conformity and KEBS PVOC exemptions.<br \/>\n\tArrange Marine Insurance Cover for inbound cargo.<br \/>\n\tProcess KEBS Consignment Documents upon customs entry.<br \/>\n\tSource quotations and Proforma Invoices from suppliers.<br \/>\n\tGenerate system Purchase Orders (POS) and maintain files.<br \/>\n\tMonitor supplier shipping schedules from production to dispatch.<br \/>\n\tVerify that shipping documents match the original PO details.<br \/>\n\tSource, compare, and secure approvals for freight quotations.<br \/>\n\tSend complete documentation to clearing agents for rapid custom clearance.<br \/>\n\tAudit taxes, duties, and levies on Customs Entries for accuracy. Compile and manage documentation for outward export sales. Maintain and update individual import files and registers.<br \/>\n\tVerify third-party logistics invoices before sending them to Accounts. Coordinate with clearing agents to ensure timely invoicing.<br \/>\n\tSend regular logistics updates to Directors, Production, and Stores. File and follow up on cargo claims for damage or shortages. Handle other operational tasks assigned by management.<\/p>\n<p>REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n<p>\tDiploma in Purchasing &amp; Supplies Management, Clearing and Forwarding, o a related field.<br \/>\n\tMinimum 6 years of shipping, logistics, or clearing experience, preferably i manufacturing.<br \/>\n\tStrong understanding of local and international import\/export regulation and customs.<br \/>\n\tHigh integrity and transparency when handling high-value regulatory paperwork.<br \/>\n\tStrong attention to detail when auditing trade documents and tax figures. \u2022 Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.<br \/>\n\tExcellent multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n<p>Send your cv to: jobs@peoplelink.co.ke with &#8220;Import\/Export Officer&#8221; as the subject.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Apply Through:<\/p>\n<p>jobs@peoplelink.co.ke<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/jobs@peoplelink.co.ke","_company_name":"Peoplelink Consultants Ltd","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.peoplelink.co.ke\/","_company_tagline":"Peoplelink Consultants Ltd is a consultancy services company incorporated under the laws of Kenya. Our mission is to provide value adding support services to our customers. Emphasis being on human resource recruitment, training and development as well as outsourcing of labour and other services. ... read moreOur customers include individuals, small and medium enterprises as well as large corporations.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[692],"job-categories":[773,708,1386],"job-types":[687],"class_list":["post-96868","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_region-nairobi","job-type-full-time"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/96868","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=96868"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=96868"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=96868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}