Import and export officer is responsible to ensure the smooth flow of goods across borders by navigating complex customs regulations, logistics, and documentation.

Required Number: 2

Duties and Responsibiltes:

• Responsible to monitor the import/export process to/from Ethiopia to from any destinations, including all documentation and dealing with relevant organizations/companies;

• Responsible to communicate and maintain relationship with shipping & forwarding agents, all ocean/air operators, with booking agents to ensure clearance, accountability and proactively working in handling the supply chain;

• Expert in proper documentation and avoiding procrastination

• Responsible to communicate and maintain relationship with all couriers companies including but not limited to DHL/FedEx/UPS

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

• Control all raw materials importing, record update on voucher book, cross check all shipping documents from supplier before shipment;

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for all suppliers;

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

• Communicate efficiently with finance, merchandising and other relevant departments within the organization

• Buyer/Supplier co-operation and communications;

• Follow-up purchase orders status, delivery schedule and shipping document;

• Prepare and process all import/export related documents with banks, insurance , customs and other required organizations/companies;

• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers/buyers.

• To handle courier related works like DHL/Fedex etc (import and export)

• Understand ISO system

• Perform other duties when assigned by supervisor

Additional Requirements:

• Must have full knowledge of Import/Export procedures

• Must have full knowledge of Ethiopian Customs/Banks/Insurance rules and procedures

Job Requirement:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management, Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or in a related field of study

• Experience: 4 years of working experience

• Experience with import/export role along with Single Window application system,

• Experience in dealing with customs/banks/insurance/forwarders

• Understand voucher system and duty free;

• Excellent in basic computer skill (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point, email communications, online applications)

How to Apply:

• Submit your application and CV with supporting documents via email: admin@bekdesgroup.com

• Note: Use "import /export officer” as the subject line of your email!