Import Export Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Import and Export Officer
Department: Operations
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Import and Export Officer to manage import and export activities, coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners, and ensure that shipments and related documentation are handled efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage import and export processes, from order placement to shipment delivery.

• Coordinate with international suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, shipping companies, and customs agents.

• Prepare and verify shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other required documents.

• Follow up on customs clearance, cargo transportation, and shipment delivery.

• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian customs requirements, trade regulations, and relevant international procedures.

• Coordinate with banks and relevant authorities on trade-related documentation and payment processes.

• Track shipments, maintain accurate records, and provide regular updates on shipment status.

• Monitor shipping costs, identify delays, and support cost-effective logistics planning.

• Maintain proper documentation and prepare import and export activity reports.

• Resolve shipment, documentation, and supplier-related issues promptly.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international Trade, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in import/export operations, international trade, or logistics.

• Knowledge of Ethiopian customs procedures, import/export regulations, and trade documentation.

• Experience coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, and financial institutions.

• Good communication, negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and documentation management.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines.

• Good command of written and spoken English.

• Experience in coffee export operations is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV and relevant supporting documents via email to career@digicom.et