Imports Officer

Furniture Palace is Kenya’s largest furniture retailer, specializing in premium contemporary home and office furnishings.

Role: Imports Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update container arrival list.
• Track all our consignments from different shipping line sites.
• Handle correspondence with the overseas supplier regarding different matters
• Application of marine cover for our consignments (insurance).
• Creating purchase orders and updating them.
• Opening consignment files.
• Doing costing on the consignments that have already arrived.
• Payment of custom duty and freight invoices.
• Making payment to suppliers.
• Liaising with clearing agent on which consignment to clear.
• Any other job related tasks assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Procurement or related studies.
• Prior work experience as working as an Imports Assistant/Purchasing Assistant, or a similar role.
• Good understanding of the importation and supply chain processes.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Individual upholding integrity, confidentiality and honest.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving & negotiating skills.
• Prior experience in the retail industry will be an added advantage.