Senior Customs Clearance & International Trade Officer
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Job summary
Manage import and export customs clearance, international trade documentation and regulatory compliance while minimizing duty costs and clearance delays. The role will coordinate with customs authorities, clearing agents, shipping lines and border officials to ensure efficient movement of raw materials, machinery, packaging and finished goods.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
7 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Outside Kenya, Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
Customs Clearance
International Trade
ASYCUDA World
HS Code Classification
EAC CET
URA Regulations
Import & Export Documentation
Customs Compliance
Duty Optimization
Incoterms
Landed Cost Analysis
Freight Forwarding
Trade Regulations
Clearing Agent Management
Supply Chain Management
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Negotiation
Cost Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Reporting
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit URA ASYCUDA import and export entries.
- Verify Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and import/export permits.
- Liaise with URA Customs, clearing agents, shipping lines, freight forwarders, UNBS and MAAIF.
- Verify duty, VAT, WHT and other applicable taxes.
- Manage duty exemptions, duty drawback and EAC CET classifications.
- Advise suppliers and buyers on FOB, CIF and DDP Incoterms.
- Track consignments through Mombasa/Dar Port, Busia, Malaba and Katuna.
- Prepare export documentation including EUR1 and Certificates of Origin.
- Maintain customs records and import/export registers.
- Handle URA queries, post-clearance audits and customs-related disputes.
- Advise Procurement on duties, lead times and clearance timelines.
- Identify opportunities to reduce landed costs and demurrage.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Logistics, International Business, Law or a related field.
- Diploma/Certificate in Customs Clearing & Forwarding.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in customs clearance and international trade, including 2 years at senior level.
- Strong knowledge of ASYCUDA World, EAC CET, HS Code classification and URA regulations.
- Good understanding of UNBS, MAAIF, EAC and COMESA trade rules.
- Food/feed, FMCG or agro-processing experience is preferred.
- Strong landed-cost analysis, duty optimization and negotiation skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, communication and integrity.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willingness to travel to borders and port.
- Work locations: Bombo, Border Points and Port.
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