Import & export officer

Responsibilities: Must have full knowledge of Import/Export procedures Must have full knowledge of Ethiopian Customs/Banks/Insurance rules and procedures 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 assignee by supervisor