Tally Clerk – Operations & Documentation

About the role

The Tally Clerk supports the Operations department by ensuring accurate counting, verification and documentation of containers and bulk cargo moving through the yard. This position requires meticulous data entry and close coordination with yard operators, gate clerks and customs officials to maintain zero‑discrepancy records.

Key responsibilities

• Physically inspect, count and verify incoming and outgoing containers against shipping manifests, delivery orders and gate passes.
• Record container numbers, seal numbers, size, type, shipping line and damage status in the Terminal Operating System or manual tally sheets.
• Conduct visual inspections for structural damage, leaks or broken seals and capture photographic evidence.
• Monitor loading and off‑loading sequences of trucks, trains or vessels to ensure correct cargo dispatch.
• Identify and report any variances in weight, count or description between physical cargo and documentation.
• Collaborate with Reach Stacker/ECH operators, gate clerks and customs officials to maintain efficient yard workflow.

Required profile

• Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Business Administration or related field.
• KCSE C‑ (Minus) or recognized equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Tally Clerk or Cargo Checker in a busy port, CFS, ICD or warehouse environment.
• High proficiency in data entry and familiarity with inventory software or Terminal Operating Systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong numerical skills and excellent written/verbal communication.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods outdoors and work night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Required skills

• Data entry
• Navis Terminal Operating System
• CargoWise
• SAP