Import Export Coordinators have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation. They declare goods that cross the border, inform customers about customs and give advice concerning disputes related to customs legislation. They prepare the documents needed and make sure they are delivered to customs. They check and process duty and make sure VAT payments are done as applicable.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up systematizing activities planning with contracts, export documentation, and handling communication with government authorities, shipping lines and vendors.

• Responsible for advanced planning of logistics providers' capacity and volume to forecast safe & on-time shipping;

• Organize air and ocean shipments from the point of origin to the final destination;

• Ensure all policies and procedures are constantly administered and in charge of the company's import permit and export license processes;

• Prepare export documents working with forwarders and other vendors;

• Categorize shipments according to a tariff coding system to monitor the process with the shipping agent & forwarding agent for clearance;

• Maintain records of goods ordered and received in the purchasing system and adhere to customs rules and regulations;

• Effective communication with customers and vendors through e-mails, phone calls and verbal contact, to facilitate shipments crossing international borders;

• Serve as liaison with custom brokers and other external partners to resolve clearance and other issues.

• Review documents required for export to make sure goods can be exported on time and with the required quantity and quality;

• Back up to Compliance/Traffic/Procurement positions as needed;

• Actively participate and support the process within the work area daily and keep senior management informed of all transaction problems or irregularities;

• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers;

• Other tasks assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Academic qualification

• BA in procurement, logistics, or related fields.

Years of experience:

• 3+ years of practical experience in a similar position

Additional qualifications and skill

• Excellent understanding of information systems technology;

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Must be able to multi-task;

• Good understanding of sales and marketing strategies

• Well-developed communicational skills and a customer orientation

• Ability to easily understand and organize shipment processes

Salary: As per the Company Scale

Workstation: Addis Ababa

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK