Cynthia Njoki
Logistics and export operations professional with over 4 years of experience in shipping line operations and freight forwarding
About
Logistics and export operations professional with over 4 years of experience in shipping line operations and freight forwarding. Proven expertise in export documentation, trade compliance, and end-to-end shipment coordination across international markets. Skilled in liaising with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and transporters to ensure timely and cost-effective cargo movement.
Experienced in Incoterms, cargo handling, resolving operational disruptions, and maintaining compliance with customs and regulatory requirements. A detail-oriented and proactive professional with strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and planning capabilities, seeking to leverage experience in an Exports Logistics Lead role.
Experience
Senior Export Coordinator - Fracht Group International Freight Forwarder
(2024-06)
- Lead coordination of end-to-end export and import shipments, ensuring timely execution and compliance with customs and regulatory requirements
- Liaise with shipping lines, clearing agents, and transporters to optimize cargo movement and minimize delays
- Monitor shipment performance and proactively resolve operational disruptions, including delays and documentation discrepancies
- Oversee preparation and accuracy of shipment documentation and maintain records in Track-It system
- Coordinate inland transportation from container pick-up to final delivery
- Ensure consistent client communication through timely cargo updates and reporting
- Support shipment planning and execution aligned with customer timelines and operational capacity
- Work with regulatory platforms including KENTRADE, KWATOS, KEPHIS, and AFA to ensure compliance
- Provide guidance and support to junior staff while collaborating across teams to ensure smooth operations
Import & Export Coordinator - Ocean Network Express
(2023-02 - 2024-06)
- Managed export documentation including Bills of Lading, shipping instructions, and manifest submissions in compliance with international trade regulations
- Coordinated bookings, vessel schedules, and cargo movement to ensure optimal space utilization and timely departures
- Handled reefer cargo shipments, ensuring proper monitoring and compliance with temperature control requirements
- Acted as key contact for customers, resolving shipment and documentation issues promptly
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of export processes
- Supported billing processes including demurrage and local charges
Customer Experience Representative - Africa Sokoni Limited
(2021-08 - 2022-12)
- Handled customer inquiries through Fresh chat and Chatwoot CRM
- Ensuring timely and accurate responses
- Conducted data processing using Google Sheets, providing insights to improve customer experience
- Identified customer needs, provided product recommendations, and resolved complaints effectively
Procurement Internship - National Social Security Fund
(2020-10 - 2021-06)
- Receiving and inspecting goods; maintaining safe custody and stock records
- Processing supplier invoices and generating Goods Receiving Notes (GRN)
- Issuing and rationing stores to various departments; updating bin cards and ledgers
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Procurement Option - Mount Kenya University (2016 - 2019)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Mount Kinangop Secondary School (2012 - 2015)
