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Work History
Education
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Edgar Okello

Nairobi

Summary

Experienced Customs Specialist, with over 15 years of expertise in managing international trade operations. Skilled in navigating customs regulations, optimizing supply chains, and coordinating end-to-end logistics to ensure efficient and compliant import/export processes. Proven track record as Supply Chain Logisticians and delivering exceptional freight forwarding services across diverse industries. Adept at leveraging industry knowledge to enhance operational performance and drive business growth.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transport Manager

Formed Limited
  • Owned and operated a fleet of Trucks, used to ferry imports, export and transit containerized cargo to and from the Port of Mombasa
  • Reduced delivery times by 20% through strategic route planning, enhancing efficiency and client satisfaction
  • Managed a 5 Trucks with 95% uptime by implementing maintenance schedules and fuel optimization
  • Achieved a 15% reduction in operational costs through fuel management and supplier negotiations
  • Maintained a 85% on-time delivery rate by leveraging real-time traffic monitoring and route adjustments
  • Sustained a 90% client retention rate by providing timely updates and resolving logistical issues promptly
  • Ensured 100% compliance with transport and customs regulations, avoiding delays and fines
  • Improved operational efficiency by 25% through the adoption of logistics software and GPS tracking
  • Led a team of 8 drivers, reducing incidents by 10% and increasing overall productivity

Freight Forwarder

Maeli Holdings LTD
04.2020 - 05.2024
  • Managed the Port Operations business of freight forwarding firm, ensuring client cargo is customs cleared and forwarded safely to destination
  • Successfully executed shipment plans that reduced transit times by 15%, optimizing both cost and security
  • Managed up to 500 shipments per month, coordinating a range of services including FCL, LCL, air freight, and specialized couriers
  • Achieved a 98% compliance rate with documented processes, ensuring timely and efficient shipments
  • Implemented strategies that resulted in a 12% reduction in freight expenses while maintaining high service standards
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by 15% through effective negotiation of competitive rates, resulting in a 90% on-time delivery rate
  • Ensured 100% success in customs clearance by effectively managing shipment documentation and adhering to regulations
  • Increased operational efficiency by 20% through the effective use of ERP systems for shipment tracking and management

Customs and Border Control (Enforcement) Officer

Kenya Revenue Authority, Customs and Border Control Department
11.2006 - 03.2020
  • Enforced laws on imported and exported goods, ensuring compliance with regulations, collecting duties, and preventing illegal activities like smuggling
  • Ensured 100% compliance with customs regulations and international trade laws, effectively reducing legal risks and ensuring smooth customs processes
  • Successfully managed and verified import/export documentation and conducted physical inspections of goods, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance across ports, border posts, and warehouses
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders to streamline customs operations, resolving trade-related issues and improving process efficiency, leading to enhanced trade facilitation
  • Improved revenue collection by optimizing the calculation and accounting for import duties, excise taxes, and VAT, and implementing the department’s revenue enhancement initiatives contributing to an overall increase in collected revenue
  • Developed and implemented risk mitigation strategies, reducing potential delays, preventing financial losses, and ensuring operational continuity through proactive assessments
  • Gained deep expertise in adhering to international trade regulations, ensuring compliance with foreign fiscal regimes, and maintaining smooth cross-border trade operations
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with internal and external clients, fostering high customer satisfaction through timely issue resolution and superior service delivery
  • Implemented and maintained quality management systems, contributing to continuous improvements in customs operations and ensuring consistent process efficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

Jommo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Nairobi School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

St. Hannah’s Preparatory School

Skills

  • Customs Compliance
  • Cargo Monitoring & Management
  • Warehouse Management
  • Transportation Planning
  • Logistics Industry Knowledge
  • Security
  • Route Planning
  • Rate Negotiation
  • Documentation Preparation
  • Incoterms
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Customer Care
  • Business Development
  • Trade Compliance
  • Taxation
  • Commodity Classification
  • IT & ERP
  • Performance Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Coaching and Training
  • Anti-Smuggling Strategies
  • Border Post Management
  • Port Operations
  • Transit

Certification

  • Customs Border Control Officers Course
  • Quality Management System (QMS) Training ISO9001:2008
  • Harmonized System Classification HS
  • Intelligence Analysis Training Course
  • Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons - Training and Certificate
  • Leadership Course 058/06
  • Security Course No 2/2006

References

  • Dr. Anam Onditi Ouma, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
  • Samuel Aboge, Deputy Commissioner (Rtd), Kenya Revenue Authority, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Geoffrey Ogola, Managing Director, Maeli Holdings Ltd, Kenya

Training

Customs Border Control Officers Course, Kenya School of Revenue Administration

Professional Highlights

  • Commissioner of Customs Commendation - Exemplary work at the Port of Mombasa
  • Revenue Management - Raised and accounted for customs duties for Government of Kenya
  • Leadership and Training - Trained new recruits to become professional Customs Officers
  • Industry Flexibility - 15+ years adapting to new technology and practices
  • Logistic Management - Planned delivery routes at reduced cost and ensured freight arrived safely

Timeline

Freight Forwarder

Maeli Holdings LTD
04.2020 - 05.2024

Customs and Border Control (Enforcement) Officer

Kenya Revenue Authority, Customs and Border Control Department
11.2006 - 03.2020

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Nairobi School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

St. Hannah’s Preparatory School

Transport Manager

Formed Limited

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

Jommo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

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