Mission Description
Responsible for ensuring full compliance with Customs (KRA), SEZ Authority (SEZA), and Special Economic Zone warehouse regulations. The role acts as the control point for all stock movements, ensuring compliance across all inbound and outbound movements.
Customs Compliance & Documentation
Ensure accurate preparation, validation, and submission of:
Import Declaration Forms (IDFs)
Customs entries aligned with correct customs regimes
Verify correctness of: HS classification, Quantities and values and Applicable customs regimes.
Ensure compliance with KRA Customs regulations and SEZ procedures
Maintain proper documentation for customs audits and inspections
Bond Management & Monitoring (CB20 / CB21)
Monitor and manage Customs Bonds (CB20 & CB21) to ensure continuous coverage of bonded cargo.
Track bond utilization against stock and customs exposure.
Ensure timely replenishment of bonds and COEs for replenishments.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders (AGL Customs clearance &Ops team, Declarants) to: -Avoid bond exhaustion, -Prevent operational disruptions,
Maintain up-to-date records of: Bond balances, Bond consumption & COE submissions and approvals
Inbound & Outbound Control
Control and monitor all inbound (imports) and outbound (exports / ex-warehouse) cargo movements.
Verify and validate all documentation before authorizing stock movement: IDF, Bills of Lading/Airway Bills, Commercial invoices, Packing lists and Customs entries.
Authorize movement of goods into and out of the SEZ in full compliance with customs regulations.
Ensure shipment accuracy in terms of quantity, description, regime, and supporting documentation.
Inventory & Stock Control
Maintain accurate bonded inventory records in real time and reconcile with WMS reports
Record and track: -Stock receipts & Issues and transfers
Ensure full reconciliation between system stock and physical stock. Participate in: -Cycle counts, Periodic stock takes & prevent and report any unauthorized stock movement.
Repackaging & UOM Reconciliation
Monitor and supervise KRA approvals for repackaging activities.
Supervise and record all repackaging operations within the SEZ.
Perform detailed reconciliation of units of measure (UOM): -As received (imported), As repacked -As ex-warehoused-Ensure clear audit trail and traceability of stock transformation.
Monitoring, Audit & Compliance Control
Conduct pre-audit checks for inbound and outbound documentation.
Perform post-audit reviews to ensure: Accuracy of customs entries & Compliance with internal SOPs and customs laws
Act as the regulatory controller for all stock movement activities.
Identify discrepancies and ensure real-time escalation and resolution.
Reporting & Regulatory Submissions
Prepare and submit: Monthly stock reports to Customs / SEZA, Monthly reconciliation & compliance reports, Annual statutory reports.
Profile
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in: Bonded warehouse / SEZ operations or Customs compliance and documentation or Bond management
Strong working knowledge of:KRA systems (iCMS / Kentrade) SEZ regulatory framework, Customs procedures and regimes