Summary: Logistics Officer at Dawa Life Sciences. Responsible for managing supply chain operations, inventory, and product distribution. Requires 3+ years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit IDF and import
permit applications, and process import documentation end to end.
- Build, update and circulate the
weekly shipment schedule and daily IDF/IMP progress reports.
- Follow up with suppliers,
shipping lines and freight forwarders on consolidations and container
bookings.
- Manage PVOC applications with
KEBS and ensure correct HS code classification.
- Coordinate C&F agents so all
clearance documents are lodged before the vessel arrives.
- Arrange marine cargo insurance
cover and issue it to agents.
- Track clearing, container loading
and delivery, and circulate pre-arrival packing lists to the warehouse.
- Process agent advance payments,
update payment schedules and share TT copies and references.
- Reconcile agent invoices, hand
over for costing, and keep the manual and digital filing system
audit-ready.
- Request and circulate monthly air
and sea freight rates from shipping lines.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or a related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience as a
Logistics Officer in imports, preferably in pharmaceutical or FMCG
manufacturing.
- Hands-on knowledge of
KenTrade/KESWS, IDF and import permit processing, KEBS PVOC and HS code
classification.
- Working knowledge of SAP and
KISIM certification.
- Strong organizational,
problem-solving and time management skills, with clear written and
verbal communication.
How to
Apply
Send CV and Cover Letter to careers@dawalifesciences.com by Wednesday, 19th August 2026
