Export Logistics Senior Specialist

About the role

The Export Logistics Specialist oversees end‑to‑end export operations, ensuring goods leave the organization’s facilities and reach international vendors on time, within budget and in full regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage the entire export process from order placement to delivery, coordinating with production, warehousing and procurement teams.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers and third‑party logistics providers to schedule shipments, track cargo and resolve delays.
• Prepare and review export documentation such as invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin and export licences.
• Maintain compliance with international trade laws, customs regulations and company policies, keeping audit‑ready records.
• Negotiate shipping rates, analyze logistics performance and recommend cost‑saving improvements.
• Support container reconditioning logistics and ensure traceability of exported goods.

Required profile

• 5+ years of supply‑chain experience, with at least 3 years focused on exports.
• Strong planning, organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in English; working knowledge of Swahili is useful.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Required skills

• Export management systems and tracking tools.
• Advanced Google Sheets (complex formulas and functions) for data analysis and reporting.