Tropical Heat is recruiting a Sales Export Administrator position in Limuru. Proficiency in export documentation, logistics coordination, and data analysis is required.
About the Role
- The candidate should be a motivated and intellectually curious
graduate. This program offers a unique opportunity to apply academic
knowledge to real-world international trade and logistics challenges,
working alongside experienced export coordinators and supply chain
analysts. The successful candidate will contribute to the full lifecycle
of export operations, from handling shipping documentation and compliance
to analysing logistics data and updating tracking dashboards, helping to
drive data-informed decisions across the company’s global supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Export & Administrative Documentation: Prepare, verify, and
organize essential export documents while maintaining compliance records.
- Logistics Coordination: Assist in liaising with freight
forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and internal teams to track
shipment schedules and resolve logistics delays.
- Data Preparation & Management: Clean, process, and organize
export sales, freight costs, and shipping datasets to ensure data quality
and operational transparency.
- Reporting & Visualization: Maintain and update shipping
tracking dashboards using spreadsheet tools and data visualization
software to communicate logistics KPIs and metrics to stakeholders.
- Process Documentation & Analysis: Document standard
operating procedures for export workflows and assist in identifying
cost-saving opportunities or operational bottlenecks through data
analysis.
- Collaboration: Participate in supply chain team meetings and
contribute actionable ideas to optimize international trade operations
using data.
Qualifications
- A recent graduate (within the last 12 months) of a Bachelor’s
program in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics,
Data Analytics, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong foundational knowledge of international trade concepts and
standard commercial terms.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets and data
extraction tools for operational analysis.
- Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or
ERP systems is a plus.
- High attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills in
handling logistics documentation and datasets.
- Ability to communicate operational findings and logistics updates
clearly and effectively to cross-functional teams.
How to Apply
