Sea I&E Supervisor

The Kenya Twyford Factory is established by Sunda International Group, with the Volume of total investment of 30 million dollars. Located in the vicinity of Umma University, Kajiado, it covers an area of nearly 300000㎡, 10 times than the local factory. In October 2016, the plant was put into production with its large scale, new equipments and high pr…

Sea I&E Supervisor

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced and proactive SEA I&E Supervisor to oversee sea import and export clearance operations, port coordination, container movement, and customs clearance activities.

• The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with port customs clearance, clearing and forwarding operations, container management, and coordination with relevant port and government authorities. The role requires someone who can manage clearance timelines, resolve port-related challenges, coordinate transport, and ensure shipments are cleared and delivered safely and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily port customs clearance plans based on shipment priorities, FIFO principles, free storage periods, and operational requirements.

• Coordinate with customs clearing agents to ensure timely clearance and release of shipments.

• Forecast daily clearance capacity requirements and arrange appropriate transport capacity in line with clearance volumes.

• Coordinate vehicle and container information and follow up on in-transit transportation, safe delivery, and unloading.

• Monitor the clearance progress of each shipment, including pre-clearance, customs processing, inspection, and release.

• Coordinate with clearing agents to resolve customs inspection issues, delays, and other clearance abnormalities.

• Follow up on container transfers between the port and storage yards and resolve delays where required.

• Monitor containers for damage, leakage, breakage, water damage, seal issues, or other abnormalities during inspection, loading, and departure.

• Coordinate documentation, photography/video evidence, claims, investigations, and insurance inspections where necessary.

• Monitor port-dwelling containers and CFS cargo to minimize detention, storage, and other avoidable costs.

• Coordinate clearance and transportation arrangements for project cargo, special containers, and bulk cargo.

• Liaise with the office and warehouse teams to arrange equipment such as cranes and special vehicles in advance.

• Supervise loading activities and ensure cargo is properly secured for safe transportation.

• Maintain effective working relationships with port stakeholders and stay updated on changes in customs and port regulations.

• Respond to internal queries regarding customs clearance plans, shipment status, and clearance progress.

• Prepare daily clearance reports covering planned, cleared, pending, and delayed shipments, including reasons for delays and corrective actions.