Senior Exports Supervisor - Mombasa at CDL Human Resource | Iko Kazi

Senior Exports Supervisor - Mombasa at CDL Human Resource | Iko Kazi

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Exports Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day-to-day export operations, ensuring efficient service delivery, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and high customer satisfaction. The role coordinates export activities, supports business development initiatives, monitors team performance, and ensures timely execution of all export processes in line with company standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Supervision

Supervise daily export operations to ensure timely execution of customer requirements.
Coordinate documentation, customs clearance, shipping, transport, and warehouse activities.
Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
Escalate operational risks and service issues promptly.

Client Service & Relationship Management

Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and ensure service excellence.
Resolve customer concerns within agreed service levels.
Conduct client service reviews and support customer retention initiatives.
Support tariff reviews and implementation.

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with customs regulations, KRA requirements, and company procedures.
Coordinate submission of bond returns and statutory documentation.
Support internal and external audits.
Ensure documentation accuracy and process compliance.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
Monitor departmental KPIs and productivity.
Analyse operational trends and recommend improvements.
Maintain accurate operational records.

Business Development Support

Support the identification of new business opportunities.
Prepare quotations and operational proposals.
Participate in customer visits where required.
Support implementation of new customer accounts.

Team Leadership

Supervise, coach and develop the exports team.
Allocate work and monitor productivity.
Conduct performance discussions and provide continuous feedback.
Identify training needs and support capability development.
Drive adherence to company policies and operational standards.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Champion process improvement initiatives.
Support implementation of operational excellence projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Experience

8+ years of experience in export operations within Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Transport & Supply Chain Management industry
3+ years managing a team at a supervisory level.