Job Description:
1. Export & Import Management
- Handle end-to-end import and export operations, including documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs agents, and government agencies to ensure smooth shipment processes.
2. Trade Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all trade activities comply with international trade regulations, INCOTERMS, and customs requirements.
- Prepare and review shipping documents such as Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, and Letters of Credit.
3. Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
- Manage and optimize international shipping routes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Monitor shipments, track deliveries, and resolve any logistical issues that may arise.
4. Vendor & Partner Management
- Liaise with suppliers, buyers, logistics providers, and financial institutions to facilitate trade transactions.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements with international vendors.
5. Risk Management & Problem-Solving
- Identify potential risks in international trade operations and implement mitigation strategies.
- Resolve issues related to shipment delays, customs holds, or compliance discrepancies.
6. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate records of trade activities and provide reports on trade performance, costs, and compliance.
- Analyze trade processes and propose improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in international trade, logistics, or export-import operations.
- Strong understanding of INCOTERMS, customs regulations, and international shipping documentation.
- Proficiency in handling Letters of Credit, trade compliance, and customs clearance processes.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and global suppliers.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP/trade management systems.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.