About the Role

We are therefore looking for a dedicated and passionate  Imports Coordinator- to join our Operations team. Under the supervision of the Associate Manager Procurement & Imports, Kenya, the Imports Coordinator will play a pivotal role to ensure all import/export processes and documentation adhere to company and industry best practices.

This role is an exciting career opportunity for an innovator with a combination of technical and organizational skills who is passionate about working with off-grid consumers and delivering the next generation of Sun King products. The products and services you will build will have a transformative impact for millions of households.

More than 80 million people rely on Sun King’s solar home energy solutions across 40 countries, and the majority of Sun King customers live in areas where infrastructure is limited, where the electric grid is unreliable, or far from densely populated urban centers.  The Sun King Operations team makes sure Sun King products are produced, shipped, imported, and distributed to consumers around the world and ensures that warranty products are promptly attended to, and end of life products are disposed of.
The Operations team is comprised of innovative, solutions oriented people that work closely with Sun King’s global and regional Research and Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Marketing teams to make sure hundreds of thousands of Sun King.

What you would be expected to do

• Regulatory compliance and analysis to stay updated on new regulations and industry procedures to be applied in the company whenever necessary
• Plan, negotiate and coordinate with various business partners including carriers, freight forwarders, shipping & customs teams, transport subcontractors and warehouse teams to ensure smooth import and export operations
• Responsible for daily import/export support, including product inspection requirements & preparing GIT reports
• Build and maintain relationships with appropriate regulatory agencies(KRA, KEBS, EPRA, Ministry of Energy, Treasury, KEREA etc) as necessary to advance compliance with international shipping standards
• Serve as the primary contact with third party providers of electronic messaging services related to Cargo shipments inclusive of booking requests, customs statuses and e-AWB/Bill of lading requirements
• Maintain all end to end shipping documentations as well as process all imports and exports related payments
• Carry out ad-hoc projects based on business needs
• Continuously seek for opportunities to save cost or increase revenue to the company
• Contribute as team member to import/export compliance process improvements
• Manage any relevant operational issues and provide efficient and timely problem solving
• Represent the company at Industry Meetings and prepare analytical reports, as necessary
• Champion new technology improvements and system enhancements to meet international and interline business objectives
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

You might be a strong candidate if you

• Have a degree qualification preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Shipping, Procurement or related field. Certification in tax/customs administration an added advantage.
• Possess minimum 4 years proven hands on experience in international trade, shipping or logistics
• Have a good working knowledge and understanding of Foreign Trade Zones, compliant zone operations, and Inventory Control and Record keeping systems
• Experienced with import and export control commodity classifications and Product Classifications.
• Are an effective team player, with ability to work well with people
• Are knowledgeable and experienced with a robust ERP system preferably SAP
• Able to work comfortably with and maintain large volumes of data
• Possess strong multi-tasking abilities and the capability to prioritize competing issues
• Are goal-oriented and organised team player
• Are proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess ability to work independently with minimal supervision