PENDAELI KIJO
DAR ES SALAAM
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor Custom Document Coordinator
East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
Dar Es Salaaam
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the administration, distribution, archiving all custom documents and deliverables for logistics activities of Level1/Level2 Project Contractor in TANZANIA/UGANDA.
- Liaise with Level1/Level2 Contractor to receive, transmit and administer customs documents.
- Follow-up and keep up to date Custom Document register for each Level1/Level2 Contractor.
- Managed the clearance of polyurethane foam (PUF pipes) for import/export shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with supply chain teams to track shipments, resolve any clearance issues, and ensure timely delivery of goods to MCPY (Main Campus Pipe yard).
- Worked closely with quality control teams to verify that foam pipes met industry standards before shipment and record and report damage.
Operations Liaison
Lyawere Company Limited
Dar Es Salaam
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Efficiently entered and maintained logistics data in SAP Business One, including inventory, shipment details, purchase orders, and delivery schedules.
- Ensure fleet availability to meet all requests by scheduling, forecasting and surveying current user trends
- Oversee activities involving vehicle licensing, renewal and other statutory registrations
- Liaise with the approved mechanics workshops to ensure prompt and complete service and repair of trucks.
Client Liaison
Interline Logistics Company
Dar Es Salaam
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Acted as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring clear and effective communication between clients and internal teams.
- Managed client expectations by providing regular updates on project progress, shipment status, or service delivery timelines.
- Conducted regular check-ins and feedback sessions with clients to ensure ongoing satisfaction and identify opportunities for improvement or upselling.
- Documented all client interactions and maintained accurate records of correspondence, agreements, and service requests.
Customs Declaration Officer
Alistair James Company
Dar Es Salaam
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored and tracked the status of shipments from dispatch to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to customers.
- Prepared and submitted accurate and timely customs declarations for imports and exports, ensuring compliance with local and international laws and regulations.
- Managed the processing of clearance bonds for import/export shipments, ensuring timely submission and compliance with customs regulations to facilitate the release of goods.
- Handled the cancellation procedures for bonds once obligations were fulfilled, ensuring proper documentation and closure of transactions in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed the application and renewal process for various permits and licenses required for business operations, ensuring compliance with various statutory bodies
- Assisted in the preparation and submission of reports related to import/export transactions, taxes, and tariffs for internal record-keeping and auditing purposes.
Logistics Tracker
Alistair James Company
Dar Es Salaam
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Utilized tracking software and systems to update shipment statuses and provided real-time updates to relevant stakeholders, including customers and suppliers.
- Provided reports on delivery performance, highlighting any issues, and proposed corrective actions to improve future logistics operations.
- Coordinated with internal teams (warehouse, inventory, and logistics) to resolve issues related to shipment delays, damaged goods, or misrouted deliveries.
Education
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
St. John University Of Tanzania
12-2013
Some College (No Degree) - East African Customs And Freight Forwarding
INSTITUTE OF TAX ADMINISTRATION
Dar Es SalaamSkills
- Project Management
- Legal and Safety compliance
- Fleet Management
- Customs Regulation
- Contract management
- Client relations
REFERRALS
- Patrick MANYAZA
Managing Director - Lyawere Company Limited
+255 76 332 1581
pmanyaza@gmail.com
- Soheil JAFARI
MLC Project Control Lead -EACOP
+234 814 317 2586
soheil.jafari@gmail.com
Timeline
Contractor Custom Document Coordinator
East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
02.2024 - Current
Operations Liaison
Lyawere Company Limited
08.2022 - 02.2023
Client Liaison
Interline Logistics Company
09.2021 - 08.2022
Customs Declaration Officer
Alistair James Company
01.2021 - 08.2021
Logistics Tracker
Alistair James Company
01.2020 - 12.2020
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
St. John University Of Tanzania
Some College (No Degree) - East African Customs And Freight Forwarding
INSTITUTE OF TAX ADMINISTRATION
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