Job Title: Logistics Clerk
Industry: Transport & Logistics
Location: Mombasa
Salary: 20K – 25K
Our client is a well-established logistics company based in
Mombasa.
They seek to hire a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics Clerk tasked with performing routine clerical duties, compiling and tabulation of data, checking documents for accuracy as well as truck monitoring and route planning.
Key Responsibilities
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Route planning
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Follow up with clearing agents to ensure validation of container
guarantee forms is within free period
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Liaise with clients at offloading sites to ensure that trucks
are offloaded in time and truck downtime is minimized.
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Ensure integrity of cargo from the loading point to the
offloading site.
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Ensure that all delivery and goods received notes are updated
and made available to accounts department for invoicing.
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In liaison with the Logistics Officer, prepare trucks
performance reports on a monthly basis.
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Check all the required documentation as well as ensure that
trucks are loaded within legal limits.
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Raise petty cash vouchers for the drivers mileage as required
and issue gate passes to authorize departure.
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Check in with Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) to keep
abreast of any challenges in the industry and advice management accordingly.
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Manage transport operations including approval of job cards and
coordination of breakdown in liaison with fleet officers.
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Update the delivery schedule with the current status of loading
and off-loadings before close of shift, sharing this with the client and
offloading clerks.
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Monitor trucks through the system and follow up with drivers to
ascertain their exact location. Generate a report of the truck positions and send
the same on email.
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Prepare a handover report which should be shared to the
transport / Logistics officer at close of shift.
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Ensure proper filing of all trucks/trailer documents i.e.
Insurance, NTSA, Speed governors, tracking certificates and ensure that all
expiring documents are provided to the transport manager 1 month prior to
expiry
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Carry out any assignments as directed by immediate superiors
Skills & Qualifications
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Diploma in Fleet Management / Logistics / Operations Management
/ Clearing and Forwarding.
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At least 1 year of experience in a similar role in a transport
and logistics firm
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Willingness to work odd hours
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Accuracy and eye to detail
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Interpersonal skills
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Active listener and critical thinker
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Good judgment and decision making skills
N.B. Experience in a transport and logistics firm required
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary
qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on
the email subject (Logistics Clerk – Mombasa) to
vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 14th August 2020.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for
interviewing
Only candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
