Import & Export Executive
Key Responsibilities
- Source products and obtain quotations from suppliers.
- Compare supplier offers and negotiate pricing and commercial terms.
- Prepare sales quotations and offers for customers.
- Follow up on sales and close the deals when needed
- Issue purchase orders and coordinate order execution.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding production and shipment schedules.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and logistics providers.
- Prepare and review shipping documents including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and related trade documents.
- Coordinate bank documentation and payment processes including LC, TT, and other trade finance transactions.
- Monitor shipment departures, arrivals, customs clearance, and delivery status.
- Follow up on customer payments and supplier payments.
- Maintain regular communication with suppliers, customers, banks, and logistics partners.
. • Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate transaction record
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or related field.
- Minimum 4 years experience in international trading, procurement, logistics, or import/export operations.
- Strong understanding of shipping documents and international trade procedures.
- Experience dealing with freight forwarders, shipping companies, and banks.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Fluent in English. Additional languages are an advantage.