Who We Are:
At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.
Role Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Equipment Control Executive to join our team in Mombasa. Reporting directly to the Liner Manager, the Equipment Control Executive will ensure all tasks related to equipment control are run smoothly and in the most effective way.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
In line with company policy, Inchcape does not provide visa sponsorship for candidates and cannot consider applicants who will require this now or in the future.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Updating daily container movements in the local system and Principal system on daily basis.
- Updating loading and discharge movements per vessel / voyage in local Principal System.
- Attending joint surveys with clients on excessively damaged containers.
- Accurately billing repair and demurrage charges and follow up for collection on time.
- Reconcile Month End Depot handling charges before submitting them to Principal.
- Updating and raising invoices for demurrage/interim demurrage in Principal system.
- Checking of stevedoring/Wharfage invoices for settlement by Accounts department.
- Weekly reconciliation of KPA biller account and raising dispute to wrongly billed invoices.
- Following up and reconciling KPA invoices for storage/Wharfage/Roll over charges.
- Chasing and closing KPA disputed invoices for Storage and other related charges.
- Pre-advise of empty container to be repatriated on empty vessel.
- Writing removal letters for stripped CFS/PORT containers to be removed from port to depot.
- Filling of all documents relating to line/NVOCC containers such as: Contracts/Agreements, Inward/Outward Interchanges etc.
- Responding to emails received within 24 Hrs, even if with a holding message within 2 Hrs and any ad-hoc delegated by the Line manager.
- Reconciling and consolidating export empty/FCL containers at port.
- Adhere to ISS policies and procedures and business ethics codes and ensure all these are practiced daily.
Key Deliverables:
- Accuracy in both Line/NVOCC system and ships at any given time.
- Accuracy in meeting time deadlines or vessel cut offs.
- Timely dispatch of reports to meet principal protocols and deadline.
Who You Are:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar or related field.
- Knowledge of shipping and KPA/Empty depots processes.
- Good oral and written communication skills in English.
- Hold a valid Kenyan Drivers Licence.
- A Bachelor’s degree or ICS Diploma is desirable.
You Will Receive:
A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. At this instance, you will enjoy:
- A place to grow your career – we’ll help you set big goals and exceed them.
- Competitive salary package and performance-based bonus scheme.
- Premium medical health insurance coverage.
- Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.
- Value Award celebration events.
Why Inchcape Shipping Services?
We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.
Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:
Global Perspective – we connect the world and see the bigger picture.
The Power of People – we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
Progress – we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.
Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer – equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.
#WeAreInchcape
Additional Information:
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.
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