Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• Reporting to the Operations Manager the job holder will be responsible for effective and smooth operations of activities at the yard.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparing yard operational budgets.
• Liaising with Government authorities at CLC with regard to cargo related issues
• Attending to yard related queries and providing up to date information of all gate-in and gate-outs.
• Assist yard clerks in following up cargo movements within the yard.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE requirements by all staff working in the yard.
• Take charge of staff administration in the section including shifts, leave scheduling and performance matters.
• Update clients on real time basis on their cargo status.
• Ensuring timely delivery of client cargo at the yard.
• Adhering to all relevant documentation for receipt/delivery of cargo to clients at the yard as required by KRA and other government agencies.
• Overseeing the smooth running of yard operations for reconciliations, claims and follow up.
• Preparing daily port operational reports and circulate to management.
• Ensuring adherence to statutory requirements for cargo release at the port.
• Ensuring compliance with QHSE requirements by all staff working in the department
• Overseeing transporters activities from Port to the CLC
• Attending all KPA meetings on cargo movements on behalf of the company
• Providing prompt and accurate documentation of cargo movement as per approved procedures and policies
• Following up with KRA, KPA and transporters to ensure that cargo is promptly delivered to yard.
• Ensuring good communication and customer relations both internally and externally such as KPA, KRA, and other government stakeholders to ensure success in port
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge and Skills Required:
The Job holder must possess the following
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Related field
• Diploma in Procurement / Logistics and Clearing and forwarding or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in port or container freight stations
• Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Should have strong analytical and be result oriented
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice
• Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
• Must have management and Leadership skills
• Should have problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
• Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department
• Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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