Ocean & Road Freight Controller

وساطة توظيفKaziweza LimitedNairobiroam-keنُشرت في 19‏/08‏/2026
إلزامي:FinTechLead

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Forwarding

  • Receive handover from Pricing team/ or client directly.
  • Open physical file and on Cargo wise to acquire the shipment number.
  • Coordinate application of IDFs with declarations
  • Coordinates inspection with authorities approved by KEBS e.g. SGS, Intertek ETC.
  • Follow up with supplier/Importer to share quality/Iso certificate documents for inspection to be done.
  • Get cargo inspected and follow up On Draft COC for approval.
  • Receive final COC.
  • Notify our partners or agents to arrange collection and book the shipment.
  • Follow up with pre-alerts.
  • Share pre-alerts with consignee’s and arrival date.
  • Confirming Insurance if Cnee is to share or we assist in applying and bill the charges back to cnee.
  • Obtain manifest from carriers & agents then share file with declaration for entry registration.
  • Share customs entries with client/ Finance team for payment.
  • Follow up with field operations officer to get update on verification and release.
  • Once shipment is released, we notify cnee
  • Follow up with final closing of files and forward the same to finance after checking on quote, freight invoice and handling fee.
  • Share invoice with client for payment.

Clearance only

  • Receive handover from Pricing team/ or client directly.
  • Open physical file and on Cargo wise to acquire the shipment number.
  • Confirm if cargo is PVOC exempted or it has COC.
  • Check documents, invoice, packing list, COC, Exemption if they are in order.
  • Follow up on arrival of cargo.
  • Obtain manifest and share file with declaration for entry registration.
  • Share entry with client/ Finance for payment.
  • Follow up with field operations officer to get update on verification and release.
  • File closed by ops and share with us, we follow up with final closing and forwarding the same to finance after checking on quote, freight invoice and handling fee.
  • Carry out billing activities.
  • Share invoice with client for payment.

Forwarding and handover

  • Receive handover from Pricing team/ or client directly.
  • Open physical file and on Cargo wise to acquire the shipment number.
  • Follow up with Cnee to connect us with supplier.
  • Connect supplier with our agent/Partner.
  • Follow up with supplier if goods are ready for collection.
  • Follow up with agent to collect and book cargo.
  • Share booking confirmation with cnee
  • Share pre-alerts with cnee..
  • Follow up on arrival.
  • If client is on COD you arrange final invoice based on cargo details.
  • Follow up with payment before shipment arrived.
  • Cargo confirmed arrival.
  • Follow up on Manifest.
  • If manifest amendment is required initiate and follow up.
  • Share manifest with cnee agent/cnee.
  • Handover documents when payment is received.

Road Transport

  • Receive handover from Pricing/Customer.
  • Open physical file and on Cargo wise to acquire the shipment number.
  • Confirm with supplier/Cnee if shipment is originating within the member state or it was initially imported into the country.
  • After confirmation check on paper work (documentation) if they tally as per above confirmation of cargo origin.
  • If Shipment is not originating from Member state, cargo needs to be inspected and client confirm paying full taxes upon arrival before shipment is loaded.
  • If shipment is originating within the members state take note of below documents
  • *COMESA
  • *Certificate of Origin
  • *KEBS/UNBS or whichever documents apply within the member states
  • After documents are confirmed handover to be done to declaration /Operations field at ICD team to follow up on cargo manifest and movement sheet.
  • Close file and forward for billing after confirming all costs are captured.
  • Share invoice with client if on credit term, for COD clients the pay before truck is set to leave

Transhipments

  • Receive handover from Pricing team/ or client directly.
  • Open physical file and on Cargo wise to acquire the shipment number.
  • Reconfirm with Head of declaration if bond is available before cargo uplift.
  • Once confirmed Reconfirm with cnee on the documents to accompany the shipment.
  • Confirm uplift.
  • Follow up manifest upon arrival.
  • Handover file to declaration for documentation.
  • Filled operation prepares file for transhipment.
  • Confirm uplift.
  • Follow up with final closing and forwarding the same to finance after checking on quote, freight invoice and handling fee.
  • File shared with billing team.
  • Share invoice with client for payment.

Transit Cargo

  • Receive handover from Pricing team/ or client directly.
  • Open physical file and on Cargo wise to acquire the shipment number.
  • Reconfirm with Head of declaration if bond is available before cargo uplift.
  • Once confirmed Reconfirm with cnee on the documents to accompany the shipment.
  • Confirmed uplift.
  • Follow up on manifest upon arrival.
  • After documents are confirmed handover to declaration /Operations field at ICD team to follow up on cargo manifest and movement sheet.
  • Close file and forward for billing after confirming all costs are captured
  • Share invoice with client if on credit term, for COD clients the pay before truck is set to leave

Updates to clients

  • Daily update to clients on the shipments progress, via emails, phone calls, SMS, and WhatsApp.
  • Ensure customers are given timely and accurate information concerning shipments.
  • Ensure timely deliveries to customers
  • Checking and responding emails from clients/Agents and shipper.
  • Ensure profitability of every file opened by maintaining minimal operations costs.
  • Maintain Customer focus at all times and respond to customers’ enquiries (e-mails, phone and face to face).
  • Ensure all customers’ queries are investigated and resolved, escalating issues if appropriate, to the Customer Service Manager.
  • Work effectively as part of a team to achieve individual, team and departmental objectives, sharing knowledge and skills as appropriate.
  • Coordinate all delivery schedule and liaise with other departments for delivery schedule.
  • Ensure all third-party documents are attached on Cargo wise. Confirm the list is well done with clear scope and disbursement must show all the disbursed amount for the file.
  • Make sure all files are closed and billed by billing team.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • 2-5 years working experience in a similar role.
  • Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics/ Maritime studies/ Clearing & Forwarding or any other related field - A Degree in business administration, communication or similar industry related field is an added advantage.
  • Certificate in customs procedures for freight logistics and management.
  • Experience with Cargo wise / Transport Management system.
  • Experience and knowledge of customer service operations in a clearing and forwarding company.

COMPETENCIES

  • Team player
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Problem solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Ms- Office proficiency
  • Attention/Keen to details
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Time management skills