Imports & Customs Specialist

• Manage HS classification and customs valuation for all imports, reviewing clearing agents' declarations before submission to KRA iCMS.
• Resolve misclassifications and valuation errors and handle customs queries promptly.
• Ensure compliance with pre-shipment conformity and obtain all necessary permits for clearance.
• Oversee the entire import documentation process from purchase order to delivery, maintaining audit-ready records.
• Calculate and verify import duties, VAT, excise, and other fees accurately for each entry.
• Manage clearing agents to meet cost, accuracy, and turnaround time targets.
• Track all in-transit consignments and proactively reduce demurrage, storage, and detention costs.
• Coordinate inland transport and delivery of cleared cargo to sites with the Logistics team.

• At least 5 years of hands-on imports and customs experience in Kenya, including clearing consignments through Mombasa port and JKIA.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan customs declaration and KRA iCMS, including IDF, HS classification, duty and tax computation, and KEBS/PVoC conformity.
• Proven ability to control demurrage, detention, and clearance lead times.
• Experience managing licensed clearing agents to meet cost and turnaround standards.
• Solid understanding of Kenyan customs and trade compliance, including relevant permits and exemptions.
• Preferred: recognised customs or clearing qualification or licence such as EAC/KRA customs, KIFWA, or licensed clearing agent status.
• Preferred: experience importing feed, agricultural inputs, perishables, or capital equipment.
• Preferred: familiarity with ERP-based procurement and import tracking, ERPNext is an advantage.
• Attributes required include meticulous attention to documentation, calmness under pressure, commercial awareness of duty and landed costs, high integrity, and comfort working both at ports and office environments.

The role offers exposure to a fast-growing aquaculture company with coaching, mentorship, and opportunities to work with experienced leaders in entrepreneurial and social sectors.

Send a two-page CV and a cover letter stating your interest and qualifications through the employer's official contact. Use 'Imports & Customs Specialist' as the subject. The closing date for applications is Monday, 9 November 2026.