Export Field Manager Vacancy - Manufacturing (Nairobi)
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our clients by adding value to your business to ensure that you get the very
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and objectives. They will fit with your culture and the business challenges
that you currently face
About the Client:
A market leader in the
manufacture of Steel and Plastic construction materials with a far-reaching
influence across the East and Central African region, having grown synonymously
with the construction sector in the region both in scale and scope. The firm is
well known for its sustainable business practices, best quality and biggest
variety of its product range, and the protection of our environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Establish the operational terms and contractual
structure for working with Reseller partners
Work with various internal and external partners to
scope, create, improve, and implement our global import/export strategy
Using initiative to develop effective and
constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in export activity and
procedures
Ensuring that the team maintain Standard Operating
Procedures and maintain controls and procedures across all areas
Ensuring that the planning and organizing resources
against shipping and dispatch are maintained as required
Responsible for planning and development of all PR
elements of the marketing plan for allocated products/brands
Identify, negotiate, evaluate and recommend
opportunities for larger activations and partnerships that reach across
multiple channels, to secure standout presence and reach excellent press
coverage, for integration into the plan
Be able and willing to travel frequently to foster
partnerships.
Generate positive enthusiasm and excitement in the
marketplace for the organization’s portfolio
Perform export review and classification of customer
deliverables on a frequent basis
Evaluates processes to identify opportunities to
reduce risks and/or costs for export control activities
Understands export compliance requirements
Acts as a point of escalation for complex,
non-routine problems
Ensuring that the activities of the Business Unit(s)
comply with applicable export control laws and regulations, the requirements
set forth in the Export/Import Policy
Provide export classification/ruling guidance to
programs that include controlled goods
Maintain existing and create new export
classification processes, and ensure they are enforced.
Mentor individual Operating Unit Export Compliance
personnel in resolving regulatory and classification interpretations
Recommend revisions and alternative enhancements to
our network that will improve efficiencies
Manage the evaluation, selection and implementation
of networks with our global transportation providers
Manages the services and performance of vendors,
third party providers, and other relationships
Oversee and maintain the Classification System
pertaining to tariff research, binding rules, duty rates, and valuation on
import shipments are processed timely and efficiently and in accordance with
all applicable laws
Assist in maintaining a classified Item database
Review and approve shipping requests
Perform other compliance activities as determined by
the Director of Export/Import Compliance
Coordinate communication with Customs brokers and
Customs bond underwriters
Advise business partners on cost-efficient shipment
alternatives, based on prevalent tariffs, insurance and quotas.
Analyze global industry trends for potential new
markets and business opportunities.
Design market research constructs, requirements and
procedures.
Develop customer loyalty plans for international
markets.
Develop new market entry business strategies.
Develop sales, marketing, brand communication and
public relations strategies for different international markets.
Develop strategies for international marketing
campaigns, brand communication and public relations.
Direct the formulation of business questions and
development of models used for data-mining and analysis.
Establish brand equity performance goals and
measurements to drive performance.
Establish marketing objectives and strategies for
customer acquisition and retention programmes.
Lead the creation of data-driven insights and drive
the practical application to the businesses.
Negotiate with international partners on new and
on-going business collaborations.
Profile new target customers and market segments in
international markets.
Review customer acquisition and retention programmes
in various international markets.
Support fulfilment of certifications, regulatory and
other requirements for product export.
Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
7 years’ relevant work experience in export
compliance required.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management,
Logistics & Distribution, Business, Engineering, International Trade, Finance
or related fields.
Trade Compliance/regulatory experience.
Strong working knowledge with specific focus on
licenses and license exceptions.
Valid Driving License
Competencies & Skills
Must be highly analytical with strong attention to
detail
Good understanding of the diverse business and
cultural environment
Strong Sales and Marketing skills
Ability to solve problems and think outside of the
box
Demonstrate strong modeling, and PowerPoint
capabilities
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work
cross-functionally and vertically for information.
Able to deal with ambiguities, conflicting
priorities, and work under pressure
Results-oriented, innovative thinker with a focus on
continuous improvement
Ability to lead projects and influence decision
makers
Excellent Leadership, Management and Emotional
Intelligent skills
Ability to multitask and handle various tasks with
tact and diplomacy
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and
communication skills.
Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, PR and
relationship building skills.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Team player
Ultimate customer-centric approach.
Strong Business Acumen.
Interested applicants should
send their detailed CV and Cover Letter quoting the job title (EXPORT FIELD MANAGER-MANUFACTURING)
to reach us not later than 28th October 2023 to careers@italgloballtd.com stating
the current pay and expected salary. Only the shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
