Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement import strategy and activities;

• Monitor the issuing of all import documents and daily running processes;

• Maintain high level of accuracy concerning banking operation and customs procedures;

• Liaise with suppliers and concerning government offices;

• Keep accurate records regarding shipping schedules, LC, declaration, bill of loading, commercial invoices and the likes;

• Should have full knowledge of Import/Export procedures;

• The candidate must have full knowledge of Ethiopian Customs rules and procedures;

• Monitoring the import process from Loading country to destination, including all documentation and dealing with forwarder;

• Responsible to monitor and maintain relationship with all ocean, air, and consolidator /booking agents to ensure accountability and proactive handling of the supply chain;

• Responsible and accountable for advanced planning of logistics provider capacity and volume forecasting to protect on–time shipping.

• Control all products/materials importing record update on voucher book, cross check draft documents from supplier before shipment;

• Ensure timely processing of shipments, customs clearance and storing/Delivering of documents;

• Prepare and audit import documentation for vessel shipments and settlements;

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies;

• Maintain records of goods ordered and received in purchasing system;

• Follow-up purchasing order status, delivery schedule and shipping document;

• Prepare all import, customs, banking, shipping, and other relevant documents;

• Communicate with shipping agent & forwarding agent for clearance;

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

• Liaise with different customers, government departments, agents, forwarders, and other stakeholders effectively, 

• Provide timely reports to the line manager;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Requirement:

• Ability to use single window system application;

• Energetic and able to maintain a very high level of attention to details;

• Creative to generate new ideas; 

• Excellent planning and organizing skills;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in email and telephone conversations;

• Knowledge of shipping regulations and policies;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.

 Qualifications: 

Education 

• Degree in Supply/Procurement/Economics /Accounting/Business Management or related fields.

 Experience: 

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an import officer.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply by sending an updated Curriculum Vitae and application letter including scanned educational documents.

• If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by emailing your application to bnt.hr@bntbeverages.com or via THIS LINK

• Ensure to attach all requested documents for consideration.

You can also apply in person at Mexico road, Mezid Plaza behind Addis Ababa University School of Commerce 8th floor office number 808 

For more information call with 011 5581168/011 558 0002

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