Import and Export Executive

About the role

SARIA Consultancy Plc is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Import and Export Executive in Addis Ababa to manage and oversee the company's import and export processes. The role covers coordinating international shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, managing documentation and liaising with suppliers, vendors and internal teams. It is a permanent position at middle level.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare letters of credit, bills of lading, license agreements and other correspondence, and coordinate paperwork needed to comply with customs regulations.
• Calculate duties, tariffs, price conversions, weight and volume of imported and exported goods.
• Handle purchasing insurance, typing permits and bank permits, and update payment status to suppliers while giving them clear instructions on documentation requirements.
• Collect a complete set of validated shipping documents from the bank and the client and transfer them for customs clearance.
• Set up and systematize contracts, export documentation and communication with government authorities, shipping lines and vendors.
• Ensure LC terms are met and that export proceeds are collected on time.
• Build strong working relationships with buyers, suppliers, brokers, forwarders, transport companies and banks.
• Make sure the company follows government rules and regulations, and manage communication with export authorities, banks and shipping lines.
• Produce all required documents for each shipment, monitor shipments for on-time delivery and create weekly shipment reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a comparable position.
• Understanding of sales and marketing strategies and of the domestic and world economy.

Required skills

• Excellent understanding of information systems technology and good basic computer skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to organize shipment processes.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.