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OPERATIONS OFFICER – LOGISTICS & EXPORT
Brites Management Services Limited
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 7 days ago (31 Aug 2026) Updated about 3 hours ago
How to Apply
• · If you meet the above
Job Description
The Operations Officer will oversee end‑to‑end logistics and export activities, ensuring shipments are coordinated efficiently from order confirmation to delivery. They will manage export documentation, customs compliance, and maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders and vendors. The role also includes inventory support, cost monitoring, and preparation of accurate logistics reports to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- • Minimum three years' experience in logistics, supply chain, and export operations
- • Demonstrated experience in freight coordination, customs clearance, shipping documentation, and transport management
- • Professional certification in Supply Chain or Logistics (preferred)
- • Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation, export procedures, and customs regulations
- • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- ERP system experience advantageous
- • Excellent planning, coordination, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Coordinate local and international shipments from order confirmation through to final delivery
- • Plan and monitor transportation schedules to ensure timely dispatch and receipt of goods
- • Track shipments and proactively resolve delays or transportation challenges
- • Prepare and verify export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, airway bills, and certificates of origin
- • Liaise with customs agents and regulatory authorities to facilitate smooth customs clearance
- • Ensure compliance with applicable customs regulations, trade requirements, and company policies
- • Coordinate activities with freight forwarders, shipping lines, transporters, and warehouse teams
- • Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and service providers
- • Address operational issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted logistics operations
- • Coordinate warehouse dispatches and inventory movement to ensure accurate order fulfillment
- • Support inventory planning through collaboration with procurement, warehouse, and sales teams
- • Monitor logistics costs and recommend efficiency improvements
- • Maintain accurate shipment, logistics, and export records
- • Prepare operational reports using Microsoft Excel and ERP systems where applicable
- • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery