Charles Nganga
@charlesnganga1
Experienced logistics and customs specialist with strong clearing, forwarding and procurement expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced logistics and customs specialist with a Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding and a certificate in Computer Operations. Over two decades I have progressed from port clerk to roles such as Clearing Superintendent, Logistics/Customs Supervisor and Customs Imports Specialist.
My career highlights include in‑house clearing for major agricultural exporters, supervising branch staff, handling import/export documentation, computerized customs declarations, rate negotiations and procurement responsibilities. I have experience liaising with shipping lines, airlines, banks, suppliers, clearing agents and government agencies.
I bring practical, results‑oriented skills in customs compliance, freight bookings (sea/air/road), tracking goods in transit and team supervision, and I look to apply my operational knowledge in challenging logistics, procurement or customs roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customs Imports Specialist
Jumia Kenya
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 8 months)
Managed import customs operations, documentation, and coordination with suppliers and clearing agents to ensure timely clearance and tracking of goods in transit. Negotiated freight rates and optimized warehousing and logistics workflows.
Logistics Executive
PISU & Co.
Aug 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 5 months)
Handled import/export documentation, sea freight bookings, supplier and clearing-agent coordination, rate negotiations, and trucking arrangements to support inbound and outbound logistics.
Procurement Officer
General Printers Ltd
Dec 2010 - Aug 2012 (1 year 8 months)
Promoted from Export Assistant to Procurement Officer, overseeing supplier liaison, procurement activities and export documentation by air, sea and road to support production and distribution.
Logistics Executive
Midcom Ltd
Oct 2008 - Nov 2010 (2 years 1 month)
Coordinated with airlines and clearing agents for arrivals and departures, managed logistics operations and provided operational support for freight movements.
Clearing Superintendent
Greenlands Agro Producers Ltd
Jun 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 6 months)
Managed in-house clearing for agricultural exports, handled import/export documentation, computerized customs declarations, and negotiated sea and airfreight rates.
Operations Officer
Wrap & Pack Cargo
Jan 1997 - Mar 2003 (6 years 2 months)
Performed customs declarations, import/export documentation, liaison with shipping lines, airlines and banks for letters of credit, and provided administrative support within the clearing office.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Globe Net Institute of Technology
Certificate, Computer Operations and Application Packages
2000 - 2000
Completed a Certificate in Computer Packages at Globe Net Institute of Technology in 2000.
Kenya Institute of Freight and Commercial Management
Diploma, Clearing and Forwarding
1996 - 1996
Completed a Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding at the Kenya Institute of Freight and Commercial Management in 1996.
Kairi Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
1988 - 1991
Attained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kairi Secondary School from 1988 to 1991.
Karibaribi Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
1980 - 1987
Completed primary education and attained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Karibaribi Primary School from 1980 to 1987.
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