• The Import controller is responsible for follow up and monitoring of all import related tasks in order to ensure timely delivery of items and services.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Communicate to supplier and confirm shipment schedule of orders

• Follow up and monitoring of shipment readiness

• Properly book shipments and monitor arrival at the appropriate port of destination

• Appropriately book shipments to avoid delays

• Ensure clearance documents are transferred to the bank timely with the appropriate route

• Collect the shipping documents timely and deliver to the transistor timely

• Collect Ensure timely shipment, transportation and clearance of orders at the port to reduce warehouse charges, avoid penalties, and currency fluctuation impact costs

• Establish shipment tracking system and monitor accordingly

• Create good relation with bank, custom, clearance and shipping staffs

• File the import transaction documentations until it is cleared from National bank of Ethiopia and custom post audit

• Reconcile orders against shipping invoices

• Ensure the delivery of the items to the appropriate warehouse

• Ensure the shipment is inspected before receiving and the goods are delivered as per the order

• Communicate suppliers if discrepancies occur and get refund or replacement

• Ensure punctuality

• Performs other similar tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Academic requirement: 

• MA/MSC/BA/BSC in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/

• Procurement / Management or related fields of study

Work experience: 

• 2/4yrs of relevant experience in beverage industries

Additional Competencies:

• Systems thinking

• Knowledge of the local and international procurement practices

• Negotiation skills

• Customer handling skills

• Planning, monitoring and evaluation

• Emotional maturity

• Computer literate in especially business applications

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through THIS LINK