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- Company: Bayer East Africa
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type:
- Job category: - Agricultural Jobs in KenyaProcurement Jobs in Kenya
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Job Description
Bayer is a Life Science company with a more than 150-year history and core competencies in the areas of health care and agriculture. With our innovative products, we are contributing to finding solutions to some of the major challenges of our time. Bayer group An analysis by well-known branding agency Interbrand in 2015 valued the Bayer brand at €6.3 billion. A growing and aging world population requires an adequate supply of food and improved medical care. Our research and development activities are therefore focused on improving people’s quality of life by preventing, alleviating and treating diseases. At the same time, we are making an important contribution to providing a reliable supply of high-quality food, feed and plant-based raw materials. Our understanding of the biochemical processes in living organisms helps us address these demanding challenges. Our goal is to achieve and maintain leadership positions in our markets. In this way we create value for our customers, stockholders and employees, at the same time strengthening the company’s earning power. We are committed to operating sustainably and addressing our social and ethical responsibilities. We also respect the interests of all our stakeholders. Employees with a passion for innovation enjoy excellent development opportunities at Bayer. Bayer’s mission: Science For A Better Life Exclusive Focus on the Life Science Businesses Following the stock market flotation of Covestro, we reorganized the Bayer Group effective January 1, 2016, and are now focusing on our Life Science activities. These businesses hold leading positions in innovation-driven, rapidly growing markets. Together, the Life Science businesses make up a strong, attractive and balanced portfolio that is resistant to fluctuations in demand and to potential risks. Our operations are managed in three divisions – Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop Science – and the Animal Health business unit, which are also reporting segments.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Process export permits and documents for CP, Row Crop finished seeds and Row seed and communicate with broker on customs processing, clearance and onward forwarding of consignments to customers & desired DCs.
- Co-ordinate shipment of road, air/ocean freight consignments complying with export regulations and international trade laws.
- Support order fulfillment and transportation cycle in arranging for PVOC where required, ensure timely loading, maintain scheduled departures and track goods from loading point through to delivery to the desired DCs.
- Liaise with Order Management on execution of direct export orders and ensure smooth shipment of products from supplying plants to destination countries. Organise dispatch of original documents to customers.
- Support Customer Interaction in ensuring customers are promptly updated on status of their orders and advice Supply Planning on any foreseen delays.
- To ensure export permits & COOs are promptly processed.
- Keep abreast with export regulations and developments and report on any new changes.
- Process Payments for government agencies, 3rd party service providers and customs Broker and liaise with Finance dept to ensure payments are done within stipulated timelines.
- Ensure exports are done as per the Exports Standard Operating Procedures and maintain accurate Documents (electronic and Hard copy), Goods Inspection, collection and customers receipts to support ISO, internal and other external audits.
- Update respective internal databases in SAP for exports goods receipt and Logistics GRVs processing, T&C for HS Code authenticity and PCPB for export permits.
- Co-ordinate and monitor export documentation to verify legal compliance to trade laws & ensure LC instructions are fully complied with to avoid penalties and shipment delays.
- Liaise with freight forwarders for freight forwarding quotations ensuring total transparency in selection of the most efficient and cost effective transporter/service provider.
- Produce bi-weekly updates on export orders, provide feedback on product non-availability and highlight areas likely to affect the monthly export budget.
- Support implementation of Supply Chain projects within the Africa supply chain.
- Coordinate returns and buy-backs for CP and RC from DCs to supplying plants.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the line Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
- Degree in Supply chain management or a business degree.
- 5 years’ experience in Supply chain, Imports and Exports or Logistics Management.
- Good Knowledge of Kentrade Platform is mandatory
- Well versed with Letters of Credit
- Good command of English language and ability to communicate effectively.
- Proactive and ability to prioritize work
- Good knowledge of International Trade, Local Import/Export regulations and Customs Compliance.
- Mandatory Computer Literacy
- Good knowledge of SAP & Customs systems will be an advantage
- Handling of Seed and Agri-input chemicals is an advantage
- Ability to work independently.
- People management skills.
