Assistant Manager - Imports

Job DescriptionFinding and sourcing Overseas Vendors/Suppliers through various sources to develop new business.Collaborating with Vendors, Suppliers & Stakeholders while keeping them informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all requirements and deliverables.Developing potential suppliers for achieving cost effectiveness.Negotiate the freight quotes with overseas & local agents to minimize costs.Managing a Wide Portfolio of Vendors, with Constant Quote Solicitation.Raising Purchase Requisitions.Interaction with Customs Clearing Agents, Forwarders Liasoning Between Factory Staff and Suppliers to Ensure Timely delivery, Quality, Payment.Preparing Purchase MIS, updating a Log of all Purchase Activities and Presenting Purchase Data to Different Departments.Continuous Monitoring of Import Shipment.Follow Up with CHA, Forwarders for Smooth Clearance of Import Consignment.Freight Clearing Agent Bills Checking and Forwarding to Finance Dept. for payment Processing.Knowledge of Licenses Clearance.Clearance of Import Shipment from Customs within Agreed Time.Responsible for Import Documentation. Sound Knowledge of Commercials.Communicating with Overseas Suppliers.Handling LC against export shipment & submit LC documents to Bank for follow up.Preparing all Formal Documentation in order to fulfill aforementioned responsibilities.Communicate with shippers for scheduling of shipments and related documentation work.Knowledge and Experience in Internal Import Policy.Desire Candidate ProfileShould have At Least 4-8 Years of Work Experience.Should have Sound Knowledge of Customs Tariff, Customs Procedures, and import Process.Understanding of Custom Duty Process.Previous International Logistics Experience is Preferable.Should have Proficiency in English Language.Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills.Graduation in Any Discipline.