Job vacancy Import Manager

Responsibilities

• Ensure the shipments are cleared in timely manner in order not to pay damage and detention charges
• Ensure all customers duty, commercial taxes and other taxes are to be levied and correct
• Apply and obtain required import license in timely manner
• Track and collect all pertaining documents before arrival of the cargo
• Disseminating all pertaining shipment documents to account department that are necessary for SAP processing before the clearance of the cargo
• Update 100% of tax exemption status and update the changes of other laws, rules and regulations
• Inform to shipper and international procurement managers and concerned parties in timely manner for the incidents of damage and quality claimants and ensure company gets back the claimed amount
• Manage the import/export process and ensure compliance with local and foreign government laws and regulations
• Expedite the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations, including customs documentations and transportations
• Oversee the completion of paperwork and monetary transactions associated with distribution in a timely manner
• Negotiate with clients and handle issues with customs officials
• Liaise with principals and suppliers to resolve any shipment related documentations discrepancies to ensure smooth clearance process
• Plan and prepare for adequate foreign currency reserve to make the supplier payments
• Follow the rules and regulations and maintain the requirements of Quality Management System in accordance with ISO guidelines
• Train and supervise the staffs to get knowledge of specified SOPs and process in order to comply with its requirements
• Ensure department related documents are archived in accordance with the corporate document retention policy
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the management

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Any graduate with Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• At least five years working experience in import and export
• Knowledge of custom clearance process and latest government import and export regulations
• Good business communication skills in English
• Good computer skills (MS Office Suite) with Myanmar typing
• Knowledge of import license application and shipment clearance matters
• Knowledge of banking for exports and imports
• Reliable, responsible, accountable and strong commitment