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Imports and Exports Officer
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-08-13Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryKSh 60,000 - 75,000
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AI summary
Polyflex Industries Ltd is hiring an Imports and Exports Officer in Nairobi to manage import/export documentation, supplier liaison, customs clearance, and shipping processes. The role requires a diploma, 5 years of experience, and offers a salary of KSh 60,000–75,000.
- Full-time role based in Nairobi with a salary of KSh 60,000–75,000
- Requires a diploma and 5 years of relevant experience
- Focus on import/export documentation, customs clearance, and supplier coordination
- Standard working hours of 8 to 5
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AI salary guide
Source salary availableThe source lists KSh 60,000 - 75,000. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
Can you qualify for this role?
- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, finance, Supply ChainThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
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- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Polyflex Industries Ltd and the role in Nairobi.
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- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
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Original source description
- Imports and Exports Officer
- Polyflex Industries Ltd
- Supply Chain & Procurement
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- Nairobi
- Full Time
- Manufacturing & Warehousing
- KSh
- 60,000 - 75,000
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- Job summary
- Ensures that imports and export orders are processed in a timely and efficient manner and that purchased products conform to specifications
- Min Qualification:
- Diploma
Experience
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 5 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
Requirements
- ·
- Liaises
- with prospective import suppliers to obtain quotations and Proforma Invoices.
- ·
- Applies
- for and follows up on Import Declaration Forms and ensures that the same are
- duly processed and promptly sent to the supplier.
- ·
- Generates
- Purchase Orders and files for system integrity.
- ·
- Follows
- up with the supplier on shipping schedule.
- ·
- Gets
- freight quotations for the FOB shipments, does comparisons and gets them
- approved by the designated signatory.
- ·
- Provides
- relevant documents to the supplier and liaises with the supplier on a
- continuous basis until shipment is received.
- ·
- Liaises
- with inspection bodies where applicable for issuance of certificates of
- conformity or applies for PVoc exemption for the material that are in the scope
- of KEBS exemption.
- ·
- Follows
- up with the supplier for documents for shipped goods.
- ·
- Ensures
- that the shipping document details are correct, the description, quantity and
- value are as per the order / proforma invoice
- ·
- Applies
- for Marine Insurance Cover.
- ·
- Prepares
- and forwards relevant documentation to clearing agents and follows up on timely
- clearances.
- ·
- Counterchecks
- the taxes charged on the Customs Entry for accuracy.
- Processes the KEBS Consignment
- Document once the Customs Entry is received from the Clearing agent.
- Follows up with the clearing
- agent on invoices.
- Ensures that all the third party
- invoices received are as per the contract before submitting them to
- Accounts for processing.
- Prepares
- and submits import reports to directors, production and raw material
- stores teams for planning as necessary.
- Processes export documents for the export sales
- and any other export requirement
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