Key Accountabilities
Ensure Compliance with International Trade Regulations
- Monitor and apply current customs laws, trade agreements, and documentation requirements.
- Guarantee all import/export activities meet legal and regulatory standards.
Coordinate Export and Import Operations
- Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Manage shipment schedules, booking, tracking, and documentation.
Optimize Logistics and Cost Efficiency
- Analyze shipping routes, negotiate with service providers, and review freight costs.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved transit times.
Maintain Accurate Documentation and Records
- Prepare and verify invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of all trade-related documents.
Resolve Operational Issues and Exceptions
- Investigate delays, discrepancies, or customs holds and coordinate corrective actions.
- Provide timely solutions to minimize disruption.
Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Participate in process reviews, system upgrades, and training programs.
- Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Requirements
- Experienced with 3-5 years handled Export and Import supervisory position on Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry
- Bachelor or Master Degree's from any discipilne
- Deep understanding of
customs regulations
,
HS codes
,
incoterms
, and
trade agreements.
Ability to interpret and apply
import/export laws
across different countries. - Proficiency in
vessel booking
,
freight forwarding
, and
container management
. Familiarity with
port operations
,
transit time planning
, and
carrier negotiation
. - Expertise in preparing and reviewing: Commercial invoices, Packing lists, Certificates of origin, Bill of lading / airway bill, Customs declarations and strong attention to detail to avoid errors that lead to clearance delays or penalties.
- Hands-on experience with
SAP
,
Oracle
, or other ERP systems for export/import transactions and Familiarity with
e-customs platforms
,
EDI systems
, and
document tracking tools
. - Ability to analyze shipment data, lead times, and cost trends using
Excel
,
Power BI
, or similar tools and competence in generating
KPI dashboards
and
exception reports
to support decision-making. - Understanding of
demurrage
,
detention
, and
freight cost structures
and
s
kills in identifying cost drivers and implementing corrective actions. - Knowledge of
Lean
,
Six Sigma
, or other continuous improvement methodologies an bility to conduct
root cause analysis
and implement
preventive actions
for recurring issues. - Strong coordination skills with internal teams (planning, warehouse, finance) and external partners (forwarders, customs brokers).