Import and Export Specialist

at  Robert Walters

This position is responsible for assisting the COO / HOD in the timely and efficient import and export of all international shipments. Ensuring full Customs import and export compliance for the company. This role’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to 3PL supervision, Customs clearance, cargo transportation and delivery to warehouse, as well as product compliance and regulatory affairs matters.

• As a planner, controller and coordinator of logistics for import and export
• Coordinate shipment from the origin country until delivery up to warehouse and continuously improve relevant processes
• Monitor the payment with the importers to ensure the funds are payable on time back to the origin country or supplier
• Codify products with HS code & duty for import declaration purpose
• Advise on product compliance and regulatory affairs related matters including product license, product labelling, special duty, and other certification, complying with all statutory requirements and retaining said status (FDA, CE, etc.), inclusive of record keeping.
• Determine eligibility of free trade certificates and certificates of origin, and ensure shipments cleared with the correct HS code and appropriate tariff rates.
• Evaluate various documents and commercial invoices and ensure compliance to all federal regulations for same and prepare documents for all shipments and obtain required approval
• Sourcing, selecting, and negotiating with freight forwarders, logistic providers & importers to constantly strive for the most competitive price and good service level
• Oversees timely filing of entries for customs clearance and ensures we are compliant with all rules and regulations.
• Assist Purchasing/Warehouse Management teams in tracking inventory levels in order to make timely decisions
• Handle logistics-related customer complaints, and initiate and conduct investigations and corrective actions
• Track, trace and report shipments to ensure timely delivery to the warehouse and Logistics Controller in HQ
• Collects, interprets and analyse various types of logistics data including shipping lead-time and costs.
• Proactively analyse and provide countermeasures on disruptions and issues in logistics

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree/Diploma holder in any related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years of experience in the shipping and logistics area
• Complete knowledge of all documentation & procedure required during importation & exportation
  This position is responsible for assisting the COO / HOD in the timely and efficient import and export of all international shipments. Ensuring full Customs import and export compliance for the company ..

• As a planner, controller and coordinator of logistics for import and export
• Coordinate shipment from the origin country until delivery up to warehouse and continuously improve relevant processes
• Monitor the payment with the importers to ensure the funds are payable on time back to the origin country or supplier
• Codify products with HS code & duty for import declaration purpose
• Advise on product compliance and regulatory affairs related matters including product license, product labelling, special duty, and other certification, complying with all statutory requirements and retaining said status (FDA, CE, etc.), inclusive of record keeping.
• Determine eligibility of free trade certificates and certificates of origin, and ensure shipments cleared with the correct HS code and appropriate tariff rates.
• Evaluate various documents and commercial invoices and ensure compliance to all federal regulations for same and prepare documents for all shipments and obtain required approval
• Sourcing, selecting, and negotiating with freight forwarders, logistic providers & importers to constantly strive for the most competitive price and good service level
• Oversees timely filing of entries for customs clearance and ensures we are compliant with all rules and regulations.
• Assist Purchasing/Warehouse Management teams in tracking inventory levels in order to make timely decisions
• Handle logistics-related customer complaints, and initiate and conduct investigations and corrective actions
• Track, trace and report shipments to ensure timely delivery to the warehouse and Logistics Controller in HQ
• Collects, interprets and analyse various types of logistics data including shipping lead-time and costs.
• Proactively analyse and provide countermeasures on disruptions and issues in logistic