Manager, Import (Foreign & Local Procurement) oversees the efficient procurement of goods and services, focusing on imports, ensuring timely delivery, compliance with regulations, and cost-effective sourcing strategies to support organizational goals and to  manage international/foreign sourcing and procurement of supplies and goods by working with vendors, suppliers, and other parties to ensure smooth flow of shipments and on time arrival with the minimum possible cost under the framework of international & local regulation. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Generic Duties:

• Plans, leads, organizes, staffs & controls department’s overall activities,

• Designs and implements procedures, systems, and tools to maximize departmental operating efficiency,

• Assesses risks by following industry trends to ensure profitability, company survival and provide solutions,

• Coaches, mentors, and develops employees through periodic performance evaluations and ongoing performance dialogue and feedback,

• Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages all import activities and processes of the company.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to imports.

• Develops and maintains relationships with Banks, governmental organizations, customs authorities, Shipping lines, and other relevant organizations.

• Manages import shipment activities, including documentation.

• Coordinates with Marketing and/or other Departments to identify new markets and business opportunities, find new potential clients and turn them in to users of company’s product.

• Frequently reviews and manages orders that has been placed with the foreign supplier to be able to get the shipment as planned.

• Closely follow up of all outstanding items such as opened LC, CAD, Advance payments etc and ensures all orders have arrived on time. 

• Follows up of expired contract and maintain negotiation to extend or recovery of resource if any.

• Resolves issues timely that has potential risk for the company and reporting which is beyond his/her scope.

• Ensures timely handover of documents to transit team and maintain communication with them for timely clearance of imported item from port.

• Provide required information to all department and coordinate with them to discharge all import related duties for the benefit of the company.

• Handles import related communication with internal and external organs.

• Oversees the settlement of payments to suppliers by Banks, freight, transport, insurance, taxes & duties, and clearing services. 

• Manages import routines through import follow up system and updates import status to the concerned bodies on time.

• Liaises with freight forwarders and other third parties to ensure timely and accurate import processes and paperwork.

• Manages the import claims for all the short landed & damages or over shipped materials with the insurance company & supplier. 

• Oversees import files in supporting data are readily and easily accessible way.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to imports.

• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Skills

• BA or MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Management, or related fields.  

Experience:

• 10 years for BA 

• 8 years for MA

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.

• Supervisory and leadership skills.

• Familiarity with international trade regulations.

• Understanding of e-business / e-procurement systems

• Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher amongst others.

• Excellent planning and scheduling skills.

• Time management skills.

• Ability to make decisions on the go in liaison with the relevant stakeholders.

• Problem-solving & conflict management skills.

How to Apply

• Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com   with the subject ‘’Manager, Import (Foreign & Local Procurement)'' Mention the date on the subject line within seven working days from Jan 01,2025 up to Jan 7,2025. ‘’ only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’’