Senior Import Officer
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Job Description
- Manage end-to-end import operations for raw materials, components, and accessories related to office furniture manufacturing.
- Handle and review import documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin).
- Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs clearance agents.
- Monitor customs clearance and ensure timely delivery to the factory.
- Calculate and control import costs (freight, customs duties, insurance, and related charges).
- Ensure imported materials meet approved specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate closely with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, and Finance departments.
- Prepare periodic reports on import activities and shipment status.
- Ensure full compliance with local and international import regulations.
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- Knowledge of the Cargo X system is necessary to aid the seller and review submitted documents if required
Requirements & Qualifications
- Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
Very good at English writing and speaking
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Import logistics management, preferably in the garment and apparel industry or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Import documentation, customs procedures, and international shipping regulations is essential.
- Competencies:Strong understanding of Import logistics processes, including transportation modes, INCO terms, customs clearance procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Follow up Import shipment performance from suppliers within the agreed-upon timeframe.
- Customs clearance time: Average time taken to clear impoet shipments through customs, measured in hours or days.
- Transportation cost savings: Total cost savings achieved through negotiation of freight rates, optimization of transportation routes, and consolidation of shipments.
- Documentation accuracy: Percentage of import documentation completed accurately and submitted error-free to facilitate customs clearance and shipment processing.
- Shipment tracking accuracy: Percentage of import shipments tracked accurately throughout the transportation process, with real-time visibility of shipment status and location.
- Compliance audit results: Results of internal or external audits assessing compliance with import regulations, documentation standards, and quality management systems.
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Opportunity as "Senior Import Officer" at Hi-Tech Apparel located in الإسماعيلية on a Full-Time basis, suited for Fresh Graduate candidates, within Marketing & Sales. Key details from listing: • Manage end-to-end import operations for raw materials, components, and accessories related to office furniture manufacturing. • Handle and review import…
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