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Pan-African Customs Specialist

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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Level: Experienced

About the Role

BURN is seeking a Pan-African Customs Specialist responsible for ensuring compliance with customs regulations and laws, as well as ensuring that all documentation is accurate and complete for the Group.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Pan-African Customs Specialist, you will:

  • Pre-clearance and Post-clearance Compliance

    • Collaborate with the Procurement & Logistics Team to ensure accurate and timely customs declarations. This includes verifying the Harmonized System (HS) code, value of goods, applicable taxes and duties, and country of origin, among other details.

  • Advanced Rulings and Binding Classifications

    • Apply for Advanced Rulings or Binding Classification Decisions from customs authorities in cases of potential classification disputes.

  • Import/Export Licenses

    • Ensure all relevant countries maintain up-to-date Import/Export Licenses as required.

  • Collaboration and Optimization

    • Work with customs authorities, freight forwarders, and trade experts to enhance the efficiency and compliance of cross-border goods movement.

  • Regulatory Awareness and Communication

    • Stay informed of changes in customs regulations, tariffs, and trade laws. Communicate updates effectively to stakeholders.

  • Audits and Compliance Reviews

    • Conduct regular audits of pre-clearance, post-clearance, customs classification, and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) compliance.

    • Identify issues during audits and recommend corrective actions.

  • Customs Authority Liaison

    • Prepare and present supporting documentation for Customs Authority audits. Draft responses to queries from customs officials.

  • Other Duties

    • Perform any other tasks as assigned by the company.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • A relevant degree in a related field, CPA qualification, or equivalent.

  • Postgraduate Diploma/Master’s degree in Customs or professional customs certification from an accredited institution is highly desirable.

Experience:

  • At least 7+ years of experience in customs clearance and compliance.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of customs regulations, HS codes, tariffs, trade compliance procedures, and documentation requirements.

Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Microsoft NAV.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Application Process:

To apply, visit the Pan-African Customs Specialist job application link.

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BURN Manufacturing Co.

Nairobi, Kenya

BURN is a company dedicated to addressing deforestation and improving cooking efficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa. Its story began in 1990 when Peter Scott, during his travels in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), witnessed the environmental damage caused by charcoal production for household cooking. Motivated by this, Peter committed himself to finding a solution and began designing fuel-efficient stoves.

In 2010, after working as a cookstove consultant in Central America and Sub-Saharan Africa, Peter founded BURN Design Lab and BURN Manufacturing Co. on Vashon Island, Washington. The company initially operated on a limited budget but quickly gathered a team of world-class designers and engineers focused on creating the most efficient cookstoves globally.

By 2014, BURN opened its first full manufacturing facility in Kenya, making it the first and only vertically integrated modern cookstove company in Sub-Saharan Africa. The solar-powered facility now has a production capacity of 400,000 stoves per month and provides jobs for over 2,500 people, with half of the workforce being women.

BURN’s stoves, like the Jikokoa, offer significant social, financial, and environmental benefits. A study by UC Berkeley revealed that a $40 investment in a Jikokoa stove could return $1,000 in societal benefits. Over the next three years, BURN plans to expand its reach to Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, DRC, Nigeria, and Ghana, launch five new products, and increase production capacity to 1 million stoves per month.