Logistics & Compliance Officer (Agriculture) – Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a leading international company specializing in post-harvest solutions for the floriculture industry, is seeking to recruit

a

Logistics & Compliance Officer

to join their Supply Chain team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating import and export operations, customs clearance, duty remission, regulatory compliance and audit processes. The role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of Kenyan customs regulations, international trade procedures and compliance requirements to ensure efficient supply chain operations and adherence to statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate duty remission and TREO applications, customs bonds, quota approvals and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with KRA requirements and accurate recordkeeping.

Manage end-to-end import operations, including IDF applications, customs clearance, shipping documentation, regulatory approvals and timely delivery of goods.

Coordinate export logistics, including shipment bookings, customs declarations, certificates of origin and documentation to ensure compliance with international trade requirements.

Liaise with regulatory authorities, including KRA, KEBS, NEMA and PCPB, to facilitate licensing, permit renewals, inspections and statutory compliance.

Coordinate ETI/SEDEX audit preparations, maintain compliance documentation and follow up on corrective actions to ensure audit readiness.

Maintain accurate records of imports, exports, customs bonds, duty remission, licenses and regulatory approvals, ensuring proper reconciliation with Finance, Production and Warehouse records.

Monitor shipment timelines, customs clearance processes and compliance risks, providing regular reports and escalating delays, discrepancies and potential penalties to management.

Key Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Customs Administration, International Trade or a related field.

3–5 years of relevant experience in logistics, customs clearance, imports, exports or regulatory compliance, preferably within the manufacturing, agricultural or floriculture sectors.

Practical experience with KRA ICMS, customs clearance procedures, duty remission/TREO applications and customs bond management.

Strong knowledge of Kenyan customs regulations and experience liaising with KRA, regulatory authorities, clearing agents, freight forwarders and shipping lines.

Experience in regulatory compliance, documentation management and audit preparation, with exposure to ETI/SEDEX audits considered an added advantage.

Strong organisational, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive activities.

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